The Artist · California
Shina Choi
Creating spaces where nature, atmosphere, and emotion converge.
Shina Choi (born Choi Shin Jung, 최신정) is a contemporary artist based in California who creates atmospheric paintings that transform observations of nature into emotionally resonant and immersive spaces.
Painting in the studio
Her Story
Drawing inspiration from landscapes, gardens, changing light, and seasonal color, her work explores the relationship between nature, atmosphere, and emotional experience while inviting a sense of openness and visual harmony.
Working across a range of styles, from impressionistic landscapes to highly abstract compositions.
Choi approaches each painting as an exploration rather than a fixed formula. Her process often combines traditional brushwork, layered color relationships, fluid passages, and intuitive mark-making, allowing each piece to develop its own visual language.
In the studio
Places where observed landscapes, memories, and imagined sensations naturally converge.
Central to her practice is an interest in creating space. Through color, movement, and composition, she creates spaces that evoke a sense of calm, balance, and emotional connection. Her paintings often suggest places where observed landscapes, memories, and imagined sensations naturally converge.
Education
Graduated from Deok-won Art High School in Seoul, South Korea
B.F.A. from the College of Fine Arts at Hongik University
Thank You!
Shina Choi