Contemporary Ancient
As people desire to learn and discover the latest updates, facts, and techniques while holding onto earlier records as resources, Kim adapts the idea of society balancing between liberal and conservative. They use plexiglass to reveal the new generation and take Korean traditional subject matters as references to depict their background, experimenting with abstract and conventional shapes for decorative elements. The light reflected by mirrored areas creates smudged figures on the floor or the walls, portraying how history and current events are full of mystery and sometimes far from the truth.
탈 (tal) | Mask

Cho Reng Ee Tal
24.5" x 17.5" x 5.38"
plexiglass, paper, and wood
(indoor reflection on left, outdoor reflection on right)
The mask represents a talkative servant.
2019

Gak Shi Tal
23" x 17.5" x 4"
plexiglass, paper, and wood
(indoor reflection on right, outdoor reflection on left)
The mask of a bride. Expressed the beauty of independent women by elaborating masculine features.
2019
꽃신 (ggotshin) | Floral Shoe

CA

NJ
12.75" x 11.5" x 2.5"
plexiglass, paper, and wood
2019

NY

The Confused Cupcake
13.4" x 8.4" x 2"
plexiglass, paper, wood, and glitter
This doesn't relate to the Korean American concept, simply a playful sculpture they made for fun.
2018
Sold at PULSE Miami 2018
One of Earliest Works with Wooden Base

Pan. Floral Shoe
12.8" x 11.8" x 1.75"
plexiglass, paper, and wood
The color stands for pansexuality.
2018
Sold at PULSE Miami 2018

The Bridal Hair Dress
37.4" x 32.6" x 3"
plexiglass, iridescent sheet, and wood
족두리와 드림댕기 (Jokduri & Dream Daenggi)
2018
Sold at PULSE Miami 2018
Practice

The Misty Eclipse
approx. 18.75" x 7" x 1"
only plexiglass
These three little pieces are their first attempt at trying out the acrylic sheets.
2018

The Abandoned Rocket
approx. 10" x 8.75" x 0.4"

The Early Bird Gets The Worm
approx. 16.25" x 10.25" x 0.8"

복주머니 (Bokjumeoni) | Lucky Pouch
32" x 23" x 5"
paper and gatorfoam
The sculpture Kim happened to make in Tomokazu Matsuyama's class as an assignment became their first step to this whole portfolio.
2017