Tiffany Yim

In my practice as an art educator, I like to focus on constructing relationships and creating a safe space for my students. In order to build them up as artists, I focus on the power of play and exploration to hone their skills. Rather than focusing on creating something perfectly on the first try, I want them to see value in having fun and see opportunities for growth when plans go awry. I focus a majority of my projects on identity and self-exploration to bring out their inner artist and find their own voice in how they would like to express themselves.

In my own practice, I also like to explore my own identity and the things that inspire me. Though my focus resides in digital illustration, I am constantly looking for new media to explore and tell stories with. I use a lot of environmental themes in my work, as I find the natural world, such as biological systems and animals, something that I can constantly look at and learn from. I incorporate a lot of these themes into my work as a way of reflecting on my connection to myself and the world around me.