Nam Kim

Nam Kim predominantly engages in painting, pushing the boundaries of abstraction through figuration.

Biography of Nam Kim

Nam Kim was born in the USA in 1991. She spent her formative years in South Korea, where her family relocated when she was 5.

She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees at Ewha Womans University in Seoul in 2015. Since 2017, Nam has been pursuing her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Nam Kim's paintings have been exhibited at various venues worldwide, including Art SG 2023, Nicolas Krupp Gallery, Shin Gallery, Galerie Nagel Draxler, 2022, and 2021.

Currently, the artist lives and works in Vienna, Austria.

Nam Kim's Art Style

Nam Kim's paintings showcase large, primarily two-dimensional figures, frequently portraying nudes either individually or in groups. These figures establish their uniqueness through gestures, gazes, or specific postures. The reduction of these figures, along with the use of vibrant colors reminiscent of the natural surroundings, occasionally transforms the composition from figurative to abstract.

Kim frequently centers her attention on capturing the psychological fragments within human relationships. Her works are the outcomes of endeavors to comprehend the thoughts and feelings concealed within us during intimate scenes.