Hiejin Yoo (b. 1987, Münster, Germany) is a Korean-German painter based in Los Angeles, known for her vibrant, introspective works that blend figuration and abstraction. Her paintings often depict everyday moments and emotions, rendered in bold colors and simplified forms, creating a visual language that resonates with universal human experiences.
Yoo's artistic journey is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from her own memories and daily observations. She describes her work as "intimate journals and meditations on self-discovery," where each canvas serves as a reflection of her inner world. Her unique approach involves translating short diary entries into visual narratives, capturing the essence of fleeting moments and emotional nuances.

Her distinctive style features recurring motifs such as disembodied hands and silhouettes, symbolizing connection, longing, and the interplay between presence and absence. These elements, combined with her use of vibrant palettes and layered compositions, create immersive scenes that invite viewers to explore their own memories and emotions.

Yoo holds an MFA from the University of California, Los Angeles (2018), and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been exhibited internationally, with notable solo exhibitions at Half Gallery in New York and Los Angeles, and Gana Art in Seoul. She has also participated in group exhibitions at esteemed institutions such as Blum & Poe, Almine Rech, König Galerie, and Spurs Gallery in Beijing.
Her paintings are included in prominent public and private collections, including the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, the FLAG Art Foundation in New York, and the Xiao Museum in Rizhao, China.

Through her evocative and emotionally charged works, Hiejin Yoo continues to explore the complexities of human experience, offering viewers a profound and relatable perspective on the beauty found in everyday life.