South Korea, 1955 Artist Biography Works Next Kim In Ok South Korea, 1955 BIOGRAPHY Kim In Ok is a South Korean artist celebrated for her heartwarming landscapes and serene depictions of an imagined homeland. A graduate of the Oriental Painting department at Hongik University, Kim has gained recognition through numerous solo and group exhibitions for her mastery of traditional Korean painting techniques. Her work blends the spiritual and emotional, offering comfort and solace to viewers through its delicate beauty. Kim’s notable series, Waiting and The Road to Hanggeum-ri, evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility. These works showcase her use of traditional pigments, including bunchae and seokchae, techniques rooted in classical Korean art. Inspired by the soft, compassionate styles of legendary Korean female painters such as Chun Kyung Ja and Lee Sook Ja, Kim’s work continues their legacy with a modern sensibility. Her paintings are characterized by their clear, luminous colors and a dreamlike quality that blurs the line between abstraction and representation. Iconic imagery in her Waiting series includes whimsical scenes of rural life, such as clothes drying in the countryside, vases of flowers, and cotton candy-like trees inhabited by fairies, all reflecting a childlike wonder. The Road to Hanggeum-ri , created during a personally challenging time, symbolizes the universal longing for a place of emotional refuge—a home in the heart. Kim herself describes her work as an invitation to find solace and joy, saying, “If my paintings can provide comfort to weary lives, I will be truly happy.” Her landscapes, not drawn from direct observation but reimagined through her inner world, present a unique vision that resonates universally. Her works are part of prominent collections, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean Embassy in China, Yongin Folk Village Museum, Yangpyeong Museum of Art, Cheongsong Museum of Art, Daewoong Pharmaceutical headquarters, and Fursys Corporation. Living and working in Korea, Kim In Ok continues to create art that bridges the past and present, offering a vision of a serene, idealized world that provides comfort and inspiration to those who encounter it. EDUCATION BFA in Oriental Painting, Hong-Ik University MFA in Oriental Painting, Hong-Ik University SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2023 Galley Doo, Seoul 2022 The LaLa Gallery, Seoul 2017 Seoul Arts Center, Seoul 2012 Insa Gallery, Seoul 2011 WITHSPACE Gallery, Beijing 2005 Seoul Arts Center, Seoul 2003 Beijing International Art Expo, Beijing 1993 Hyundai Art Gallery, Seoul PRIZE 1992 Special Award, National Art Exhibition COLLECTION Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Korea Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China Cheongsong Yasong Art Museum Hongik University Museum KB Financial Group Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance WORKS Load More

Apr 9 - May 2, 2026 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York A Bold Attention Apr 9 - May 2, 2026 Suh Yongsun INTRO How consciously do we look at the world around us? Suh Yongsun begins from this very question, sustaining a practice grounded in self-reflection and a persistent effort to confront reality with clarity. While his work spans historypainting, urban scenes, and self-portraiture, at its core lies a consistent focus: the humanfigure. Whether in the turbulence of the Autumn Uprising of 1946, the everyday landscapesof his Middletown residency, or the historical presence of King Danjong, Suh continuouslydirects his gaze toward human existence. What he renders is not merely an event or asetting, but the faces and traces of those who have lived through them. What passage of time have they endured? What do their gestures and expressions reveal in a given moment? Through painting, the artist brings these questions into view, inviting the viewer to follow hisgaze and reflect in turn. At times, the figures on canvas seem to look back at us. At others,they compel us to imagine the weight of their lived time. In this reciprocal exchange of gazes,painting becomes not just an image, but an experience. In an era where abstraction dominates much of contemporary art, Suh’s long-standingcommitment to figuration becomes particularly significant. This is not simply a stylisticdecision, but a sustained expression of attention toward human presence. In a time whenimages circulate endlessly and are consumed at speed, we grow less accustomed to trulyseeing the people within them. Against this backdrop, Suh’s work appears to move counterto the prevailing current. He continues to paint people, persistently and deliberately, holdingtheir presence in view. The face of King Danjong, the charged figures within the AutumnUprising of 1946, and the quiet, everyday lives unfolding in the city all converge into a singlequestion. How deeply do we truly see one another? This question extends beyond contemplation. It becomes a proposition for our presentmoment. Within a visual landscape in constant flux, we are prompted to reconsider how fullywe encounter the presence of others. Spanning decades, Suh’s practice reflects a sustained commitment. It is an act of attention,chosen and maintained over time. Amid shifting artistic trends, he has remained unwaveringin his insistence on looking, returning again and again to the human figure. His paintingsultimately embody a consistent gaze toward humanity, and a refusal to turn away from it. It is, in essence, a record of a bold attention. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

Back Gallery Chang Expands Middletown’s Creative Vision Into the Heart of Manhattan NEW YORK, New York — Gallery Chang, a contemporary art gallery known for featuring globally-renowned and influential artists, has brought its Middletown-based exhibition, “CHASE Project: Phase Shift,” to its Manhattan location this month. Originally staged inside a repurposed Bank of New York and Chase Bank building in Middletown, the cross-cultural exhibition is now on view in New York City from July 25 to Aug. 5. The exhibition features six artists — Shin Kiwoun, Kim Hong Bin, Anon, Anikoon, Im Jibin, and Koo Nahyun — as they each explore different aspects of change and transformation. Three of the artists — Shin, Kim, and Anon — traveled to New York for the Manhattan opening and participated in an artist talk as part of the event. Each artist’s practice responds to the emotional and material impact of change in their own way, notes Gallery Chang. Shin Kiwoun’s work “involves the physical abrasion of everyday objects, revealing the traces of time and memory embedded in material.” Kim Hong Bin’s paintings present “ruptures of color and texture that evoke structural and emotional tension.” Meanwhile, Anon’s contributions are “textile-based reliefs” that “offer a softer rhythm of transformation, layering fabric and fiber into sculptural compositions.” Offering a unique glimpse into their own takes on change, Anikoon introduces “playful robot-like sculptures that suggest imaginative responses to transition,” while Im Jibin’s “large balloon forms animate abandoned space with humor and movement.” Koo Nahyun contributes “wall drawings [that] depict quiet moments of intimacy, suggesting that familiarity can endure even within shifting environments.” The opening reception at Gallery Chang’s Manhattan space on July 25 drew a wide range of visitors, including local collectors, artists, and cultural workers. Several guests remarked on the unusual and captivating path the show had taken. “It’s rare to see a project that starts in a smaller town and then comes to New York,” said one attendee. “It makes you think differently about where contemporary art can begin.” The exhibition was originally conceived as a site-specific installation inside “The Bank,” a former financial institution in Middletown now repurposed as a hybrid cultural space. Curated by Soojin Kang, the project was designed to explore how spatial transformation reflects broader economic, cultural, and emotional shifts. “This building’s transition from a silent vault to an open space for dialogue reflects the changes we’re experiencing globally,” said Kang, adding, “It’s about how systems evolve, how meaning relocates, and how art can create new connections.” The setting in Middletown played a key role in shaping the tone of the exhibition. “When we first visited the building, we weren’t sure what kind of energy it held,” said Gallery Chang’s director. “But once the artists stepped in, the space itself started to shape the conversation.” Initially, the exhibition was meant only to activate “The Bank” as an experimental site. But after seeing the response from visitors and the depth of the dialogue it initiated, the gallery decided to expand the show to its primary Manhattan space. According to the director, “this cross-state expansion was not always part of the plan.” The exhibition is not only about the physical transformation of space, but also about cultural positioning in a rapidly-changing world. By centering Asian artists — especially those based out of Korea — “Phase Shift” challenges conventional assumptions about who contributes to contemporary art and where that process starts. “Phase Shift quietly challenges assumptions about who participates in the shaping of contemporary art and where that shaping begins,” a press release for the event stated. Looking ahead, Gallery Chang is considering continued experimentation in Middletown. “There’s something about the quietness of The Bank that welcomes reflection,” said curator Soojin Kang. “We see it not just as a place for this show, but potentially as a long-term site for new projects.” Though the exhibition now hangs in Manhattan, the original presentation in Middletown remains integral to its meaning. “It was there that the artists met the space, that materials settled into context, and that a new story began.” For more information, including upcoming projects, exhibitions, and other FAQs, please visit Gallery Chang’s official site here . The “CHASE Project: Phase Shift,” will be on display through Aug. 5, 2025. https://www.visiontimes.com/2025/07/31/gallery-chang-expands-middletowns-creative-vision-into-the-heart-of-manhattan.html < >

Back Yuri Gorbachev Solo Exhibition ‘Museum Collection’(6/20-7/27) Gallery Chang is pleased to announce a solo exhibition featuring the work of the internationally renowned Russian-American artist, Yuri Gorbachev. Drawing inspiration from his childhood memory in Russia, the radiant jewel tones of Byzantine art, and the intricate craftsmanship of Peter Carl Faberge, a famous Russian goldsmith, Gorbachev creates vivid, richly textured paintings through the use of oil, gold, silver, and bronze. Gorbachev’s work, characterized by the application of specially formulated lacquer and glazing techniques, reflects his classical training and expertise in ceramics acquired in Russia. Gorbachev, born in the Soviet Union in 1948, established a successful career as a ceramicist specializing in sculpture in his home country. His native region of Novgorod(Но́вгород) produced one of the foremost schools of icon paintings, established by Andrei Rublyov, who was a disciple of the renowned Byzantine artist Feofan the greek. Gorbachev regards Rublyyov as a major influence on his art, alongside Picasso, Rousseau, Kandinsky, and Malevich. In 1991, upon arriving in the US, Gorbachev transitioned from ceramics to working with oil on canvas, making the beginning of the most prolific period of his career. Since then, Gorbachev has exhibited his work in nearly three hundred exhibitions worldwide. His works also have been widely collected by renowned international galleries and museums, including the Russian National Museum, the Louvre, the National Armenian Gallery, and the Clinton White House, among others. Gorbachev’s global appearances have enabled him to extensively travel, particularly in Asia. The inspiration he gained from his trips to Asia has profoundly shaped his art-making, leading him to leave the cultural influences froths journeys and childhood memories into his canvas. In 1995, Gorbachev went to Bali, and the profound impact of this previously unfamiliar culture led him to incorporate Indonesian motifs as a central element in his still-life series. For instance, flower hold significant importance in Balinese culture, being used in ceremonies for all life events, including brith, death, and everything in between. Gorbachev’s longing for his homeland also plays an important role in his art. In his landscapes series, Gorbachev channels this nostalgia into a vibrant kaleidoscope of Russian scenes. His works depict vivid visual imagery, including a racing troika and buildings reminiscent of Moscow’s iconic St. Basils’s Cathedral, against the backdrop of snowy, idyllic countryside. Sometimes Gorbachev blends a diverse array of visual tropes from still life and landscape series into one canvas, featuring wild animals, lush flora, and enigmatic figures carrying a symbol of the sun, moon, and star. His unique way of juxtaposing various cultural influences yields paintings that reinterpret both Asian and Russian myths, fairy tales, and landscapes, thereby opening up a realm of curiosity and imagination. Notably, Gorbachev’s art stands out for its ability to interweave diverse cultures and imagery, brought to life through vibrant colors, dynamic figures, and imagination. Opening reception on June 20th Yuri Gorbachev, River in My City, 1998, Oil, gold, bronze on canvas, 36 x 48 inches 러시아 출신 미국인 화가 유리 고르바초프(Yuri Gornachev)의 개인전 ‘Museum Collection’ 뉴욕 미드타운에 위치한 갤러리 장(Gallery Chang)에서 6월20일부터 7월27일까지 열린다. 이 전시는 고르바초프ㅏ 자란 러시아의 풍경과 문화에서 영감을 받아 제작된 회화를 바탕으로 특히 비잔틴 예술과 세밀한 러시아 금속 공예의 장인정신을 담아낸 작품들을 선보인다. 특수 제조된 라커와 유화기법, 그리고 금, 은, 청동과 같은 비전통적인 재료를 사용하여 생동감 넘치고 풍부한 질감의 회화를 창조한 유리 고르바초프의 독특한 회화기법은 러시아에서 전통 도예가로 훈련을 받은 그의 초창기의 예술성을 반영한다. 1948년 소련 연방에서 태어난 고르바초프는 고향 노브고로드(Но́вгород) 지역에서 조각을 전공한 도예가로서 성공적인 경력을 쌓았다. 그의 고향인 노브고로드 지역은 저명한 비잔틴 예술가 테오판 그리스(Feofan the Greek)의 제자였던 안드레이 루블료프(Andrei Rublyov)가 설립한 주요 아이콘 회화 학파로 유명한 지역 중 하나이다. 고르바초프는 피카소, 루소, 칸딘스키, 말레비치와 함께 루블료프를 자신의 예술에 큰 영향을 미친 인물로 언급한다. 유리 고르바초프는 1991년 미국으로 이주한 후 도자기에서 캔버스에 오일로 사용하는 회화로 전환했다. 고르바초프는 아시아를 포함한 세계 곳곳의 다양한 나라를 여행하면서 영감을 얻었다. 1995년 인도네시아 여행 중 발리 섬의 독특한 문화의 영향을 받아 인도네시아의 신화, 역사, 자연을 상징하는 요소들을 그의 정물화 시리즈의 중심요소로 사용하게 되었다. 고르바초프의 풍경 시리즈에서는 특히 고향을 그리워하는 그의 향수가 짙게 드러난다. 하얀 러시아의 설경을 배경으로 모스크바의 상징인 성 바실리 성당 등 건축물을 포함한 생동감 넘치는 풍경을 묘사한다. 고르바초프는 때때로 정물화와 풍경 시리즈의 다영한 시각적 요소를 하나의 캔버스에 엮고, 야생 동물, 푸른 식물, 해와 달 그리고 별을 상징하는 신비로운 인물들을 특징으로한다. 동서양의 다양한 문화를 캔버스에 담아내는 고르바초프의 독특한 작품세계는 아시아와 러시아의 신화, 동화, 풍셩을 재해석하여 보는 이의 호기심과 상상력의 영역을 열어준다. 고르바초프는 세계 각국에서 300회에 달하는 전시회에 참가했으며, 그의 작품은 러시아 국립 박물관(상트페테르부르크), 루브르 박물관, 국립 아르메니아 갤러리, 클린턴 정부 백악관 등지에서 소장하고 있다. 이 전시는 갤러리장 본관 C1에서 7월 27일까지 계속되며, 전시는 월요일부터 토요일 오전 11시0오후7시 사이에 관람할 수 있다. [Source from nyculture press release, provided by Sukie ] www.nyculturebeat.com 갤러리장 유리 고르바초프(Yuri Gorbachev) 개인전 'Museum Collection'(6/20-7/27) - Lounge - NYCultureBeat 유리 고르바초프: 뮤지엄 콜렉션 2024년 6월 20일-7월 27일 갤러리 장, 뉴욕 러시아 출신 미국인 화가 유리 고르바초프(Yuri Gorbachev)의 개인전 'Museum Collection' 뉴욕 미드타운에 위치한 갤러리 장(Gallery Chang)에서 6월 20일부터 7일 27일까지 열린다. 이 전시는 고르바초프가 자란 러시아의 풍경과 문화에서 영감을 받아 제작된 회화를 바... < >

Apr 11 - May 4, 2024 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York The Hidden Masterpiece Apr 11 - May 4, 2024 Cho Yong Ik INTRO Cho Yong Ik, a prominent figure in the realm of Korean monochrome art, is renowned for his exploration of the aesthetics of ‘revealing the void.’ His artistic method involves repetitive actions that embody a spirit of negation, resulting in works characterized by a delicate balance of traces and empty space created through the process of applying and erasing pigments, reflecting the process of discovering one’s own realm in accordance with the principles of a single stroke. Alongside other key figures in Korean monochrome art such as Park Seo Bo, Chung Sanghwa, Ha Chong Hyun, Yun Hyong Keun, and Jung Chang Sub, Cho Yong Ik has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse surrounding Korean abstract painting. This exhibition not only unveils the hidden masters of monochrome art but also provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Korean abstract painting, positioning Cho Yong Ik’s works within the broader context of the genre’s development in Korea. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

South Korea, 1951 Artist Biography Works Next Suh Yongsun South Korea, 1951 BIOGRAPHY Suh Yongsun b.1951, Seoul, South Korea Education 1982 Master's in Fine Arts, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea 1979 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Currently lives and works in Yangpyeong, near Seoul Solo Exhibitions 2025 Gallery Chang, New York 2025 Suh Yongsun, City and People : PIBI Gallery, Seoul 2025 The 1453Coup (Gyeyujeongnan), A Historical Painting by Suh Yongsun Guerrilla Exhibition : Discourse. Art, Seoul 2024 Suh Yongsun, Beyond The No Gun Ri : No Gun Ri Peace Memorial, Yongdong 2024 Suh Yongsun, Mogan Avenue, 300 : Gallery JJ, Seoul 2024 Portrait of Ourselves: Forests to Cities : Cromwell Place, Gallery 12, London 2024 Suh Yongsun, New Works : One and J. Gallery, Seoul 2024 Self-Portrait, Suh Yongsun : Topohouse, Seoul 2023 Suh Yongsun Project, Amtaedo : Oil Tank Culture Park T5, T6, Seoul 2023 Suh Yongsun, My Name is Red : Art Sonje Center, Seoul 2023 Amtaedo SuhYongsun Museum Opening : Shian 2023 Suh Yongsun L' Umana Commedia : Space 138, Seoul 2022 Suh Yongsun_ A Recollection, Pines : Gallery JJ, Seoul 2021 SuhYongsun’s Mago Story_ Searching for Goddess Mago in our mind : Herstory House, Seoul 2021 Self-Portrait Suh Yongsun : Gallery Hi, Busan 2021 Mago the myth, Suh Yongsun : JNO Gallery, Seoul 2021 SuhYongsun In Thinking_Garugaye Project : Gallery JJ, Seoul 2021 Manchupsanjung -SuhYongsun Paintings : Yeoju Museum, Yeoju 2020 Paper Painting by Suh Yongsun : Allme Artspace, Seoul 2020 Gogurye by Suh Yongsun : Gallery Imazoo, Seoul Residencies 2018 Torpedo Factory ArtCenter, Alexandria, VA, USA 2016 Art Mora, New Jersey, USA 2016 Masan Art Studio, Changwon, Korea 2015 Haengchon Museum and Foundation for Arts and Culture, Imhado, Henam, Korea 2012 Sydney University, Sydney, Australia 2011 RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 2010 RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 2006 Visiting Professor/Artist Program at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 2004 Exchange Professor, University of Sorbonne / Gana Art Gallery, Cité International Program, Paris 2001 Invited Professor / international Artist workshop program, Hamburg, Germany 1995 Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA Collections National Museum of Modern and Contemporary of Art, Korea, Gwacheon, Korea ArtBank, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary of Art, Korea, Gwacheon, Korea Seoul City Museum, Seoul Busan Museum of Modern Art, Busan, Korea Daegu University, Daegu, Korea Korea University Museum, Seoul Seoul National University, Seoul Seoul National University Museum, Seoul ChoogCheong University, Cheongju, Korea Moran Museum, Namyangju, Korea OCI Museum, Seoul National Defense Graduate School Museum, Kyunggido, Korea Dongseo Literature Publishing Co., Seoul Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Wooguanjoon Museum annexed Gallery, Singapore Iwami Yamagucci, Japan Yangpyeong Museum, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Inchon Artplatform, Inchon, Korea Posco, Seoul Educational Foundation, Seoul* Teaching 2016 ~ present Emeritus Professor at Seoul National University 1986 ~ 2008 Professor at College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University Awards 2024 The National Academy of Arts of the Republic of Korea Award 2014 Lee Jung Seop Art Award. Chosun Ilbo Art Museum, Seoul 2009 Artist of the Year, Contemporary Art 1984 The 6th JoongAng Special Art Award, JoongAng Ilbo, Seoul 1982 Dong-A Art Fair, Dong-A Art Award, Dong-A Ilbo, Seoul 1978 The 1st JoongAng Special Art Award, JoongAng Ilbo, Seoul Selected as 2016 2016 Representative Artist, Arko Art Center, Seoul 2009 2009 Artist of the Year, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Korea WORKS Load More

Korea Artist Biography Works Next Kwon May Yong Eun Korea BIOGRAPHY EDUCARTION 2024 MFA Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts (SVA) 2020 Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Ewha Womans University 2017 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Ewha Womans University EXHIBITIONS 2024 Welcome to Wonderland CP Projects Space, New York, USA (2024, Group Exhibition) Impressions en Plein Air Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, USA (2024, Group Exhibition) 2023 Succulence: Fall Art Expo, New York, USA (2023, Group Exhibition) Expanding the Panopticon, LatchKey Gallery, New York, USA (2023, Group Exhibition) 2022 Blooming rainbow Chang Dong Gallery, Changwon, S. Korea (2022, Group Exhibition) 2019 Meaningful Murmur Gallery Emu, Seoul, S. Korea (2019, Group Exhibition) Re: Start Ewha Art Pavilion, Seoul, S. Korea (2019, Group Exhibition) Pay Attention to This Artist, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, S. Korea (2019, Group Exhibition) 2018 A Midsummer Night's Dream GongSangOnDo Complex Cultural Space, Seoul, S. Korea (2018, Group Exhibition) WORKS Load More

United States, 1986 Artist Biography Works Next Kelly Berg United States, 1986 BIOGRAPHY Kelly Berg (b. 1986, Concord, Massachusetts) is a Los Angeles–based painter and mixed-media artist whose work investigates the dynamic and ever-shifting forces of the natural world. Raised in Minneapolis and educated at the Rhode Island School of Design, Berg’s practice bridges contemporary landscape painting with geological inquiry, distilling phenomena such as plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, and rock formations into vivid compositions that evoke both the primordial and the sublime. Her paintings and sculptural elements engage with the cycle of destruction and creation inherent in the Earth’s processes, using impasto acrylic, metallic pigments, and reflective materials to evoke elemental energy and movement. Through this visual language, Berg explores humanity’s emotional response to nature’s power, prompting reverence and reflection in the face of forces that are both beautiful and formidable. Her work has been exhibited widely across museums and galleries in the United States and internationally, and is included in numerous public and private collections. WORKS

South Korea Artist Biography Works Next Kim Sae Jun South Korea BIOGRAPHY EDUCATION 2021 MFA, Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT 2015 BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL EXHIBITION 2021 Arcadian Feedback, M23 Project, New York, NY 2021 To Hear No Echo, Yale sculpture MFA thesis, New Haven, CT 2018 Accumulated Loss, Art Space Anygol, Goyang-si, South Korea 2017 Lie To Me, Burren College of Art Residency Program, Ballyvaughan, Ireland Nature vs. Nurture, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL Solo Show, Comfort Station, Chicago, IL Here and After, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Art Gallery, Wheeling, IL 2016 Sustainability Show, Waterfall Gallery, New York, NY Bridgeport Artist walk, Fat City, Chicago, IL Structure, Union Street Gallery, Chicago Heights, IL 2015 Entropy and Industry, Fat City, Chicago, IL Bachelors of Fine Art Show, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Visiting Artist Exhibition, The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL 2014 Call & Response, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL 2013 Frontier Exhibition, Morpho Gallery, Chicago, IL 2012 To / From Public critique Exhibition, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Alumni Show, The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL Art Bash, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL GROUP EXHIBITION 2017 Burren College of Art, Ireland 2017 New Zealand Pacific Studio, New Zealand 2016 ACRE, Steuben, WI AWARDS AND GRANTS 2021 George R. Bunker Award, Yale University 2015 “Shaping the Future” Award, Remet Corporation 2012 Buonanno Scholarship Award, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 2007 Presidential Scholarship Award, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL PUBLICATION 2021 2021 MFA thesis exhibitions in Sculpture, Art & Education 2015 F news magazine, School of the Art Institute of Chicago AWARD 2020 Earport, Duisburg, Germany WORKS

< Back Dances of Resistance Feb 14, 2020 Dances of Resistance Kim Young Mi Feb 14-Apr 1, 2020 Kim Young Mi’s solo exhibition, "Dances of Resistance," is a compelling introspection into the fragmented nature of human existence and societal disillusionment. Recognized for her unique ability to both deconstruct and anthropomorphize the human form and animal figures, Kim’s work has captivated collectors and audiences across South Korea, the UK, Europe, China, and the United States. Her art is a profound reflection on the human condition and the societal realities that shape it. In "Dances of Resistance," Kim presents over thirty new pieces that delve deeply into the artist’s exploration of melancholic and somber realities. Her work confronts the tension between idealized perfection and the flawed nature of human experience. The perfect human form, as depicted in her work, becomes a symbol of unattainable ideals, which she dissects and reassembles into a series of discordant, layered representations. Kim's creative process involves a continuous cycle of erasing, reworking, and layering, reflecting the inherent contradictions and complexities of existence. Her works depict distorted, overlaid bodies that resist traditional notions of perfection, instead embracing a more fragmented, raw portrayal of human vulnerability and resilience. Through these dynamic forms, Kim challenges the viewer to confront the absurdities and dualities that characterize our lives. "Dances of Resistance" is not merely an exhibition of visual art; it is a dialogue with the viewer about the struggles and resistances inherent in our existence. Each piece is an act of defiance against the constraints of perfection and an embrace of the chaotic beauty found in human imperfection. Kim Young Mi’s art invites us to reflect on our own lives, to acknowledge the tensions and contradictions we face, and to find a form of liberation in the acceptance of our flawed and complex nature. In this exhibition, Kim’s work resonates with a powerful sense of resistance—against idealization, against societal expectations, and against the constraints of artistic convention. "Dances of Resistance" is a testament to the artist’s relentless pursuit of truth through the transformative power of art, offering a profound exploration of the intersections between the personal and the universal.