I was born in Japan and grew up in a traditional Korean Family, Shinsays.

In my art, I have always tried to celebrate women and their historical handcrafts.

Melbourne-based artist Ema Shin creates realistic sculptures of hearts using textile materials.

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

These soft, bead-trimmed works are part of her series,Hearts of Absent Women.

They are dedicated to past women who have been forgotten.

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin

Textile Heart Sculptures by Ema Shin