Fresh out of her MFA program in ceramic art, Gunyoung Kim has been creating mischievous and magical beings, embracing both the glittering and dark of her mind. She says, “I am interested in looking at a side of humanity that is subtle and spiritual.”

Kim's focus is on the inner psychological aspects of her characters, forming subtle expressions on their faces—which read more like stylistic illustrations than accurate anatomy. Kim was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States for graduate school.

Post by Rachel Cassandra