Minyoung Kim

Minyoung Kim explores feelings of both anxiety and regret in dreamlike compositions, channeling personal experiences into her painting practice. Kim’s paintings appear both eerie and lighthearted, featuring recurring motifs of moons, flowers, knives, and anthropomorphic characters. By applying cartoon-like expressions to inanimate objects, Kim transforms scenes from everyday life into sinister moments. There are elements of mystery in Kim’s narratives, conveyed through shadows, muted colors, and an almost blurred finish. Her unsettling paintings echo her own personal cynicism, calling attention to the complexities of modern society. Her process starts with drawings on paper before she begins applying acrylic paint onto unstretched canvases. Kim received a BA in painting and an MFA in printmaking from Sungshin Women’s University. She also holds an MFA in painting from the Slade School of Fine Art. Kim has exhibited her work at Woaw in Hong Kong and at Ojiri Gallery and Taymour Grahne Projects in London.