BIOGRAPHY
Herry Kim(1995) is a multifaceted artist from South Korea, based in Los Angeles, CA. She works with various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and 3D animation. The figures in her work inhabit both the analogue and digital realms, mirroring our own existence in these intertwined worlds. Herry graduated from painting and sculpture BFA, Seoul National University, and art and technology MFA, California Institute of the Arts. Her works are exhibited and acquired internationally, including Saatchi Gallery, UK, Helen J Gallery, CA, and CICA Museum, Korea.
CV
Education:
2021: Master of Fine Arts in Art and Technology, California Institute of the Arts
2019: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Sculpture, Seoul National University
Awards and Fellowships:
2020-2022: Lillian Disney Scholarship, CA
2020: Research and Practice Fellowship, CA
Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions:
2021: ILOVEYOU2, CICA Museum, Gimpo, Korea
Group Exhibitions:
2023: Artground 2023, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
2022: Durée, Helen J Gallery, Hollywood, CA
2022: The Art Plaza: LINK by IBK, Industrial Bank of Korea, Seoul
2022: Video Bites, Platform-L Contemporary Art Center, Seoul
2020-2021: Play On A.I., Art Center Nabi, Seoul
STATEMENT
My art is a tribute to dreamers and explorers, delving into the human experience from a deeply personal perspective. I strive to capture the elusive concept of beauty, with my recent paintings weaving themes of hope and anticipation for the future. Through each brushstroke, I aim to reveal our collective identity as dreamers, navigating life’s journey with aspiration and resilience.
The figures in my work inhabit both the analogue and digital realms, mirroring our own existence in these intertwined worlds. They are a celebration of the Kawaii aesthetic—a theme that has significantly influenced my artistic expression throughout my life. These works are my salute to all who dare to envision the best life possible, embracing everything I believe in and cherish.
