KIM YOUNG MI: THE BREAKTHROUGH
11th July, 2024 – 13th August, 2024
Crossing Art
559 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
Crossing Art is delighted to announce our upcoming exhibition “The Breakthrough,” an exclusive showcase of renowned Korean multimedia artist Kim Young Mi. Scheduled to open to the public on July 11, 2024, with a grand opening reception from 6 – 8 pm, the exhibition will run until August 13, 2024, at the gallery’s location in the heart of Chelsea, New York.
In this exhibition, Kim Young Mi presents a retrospective of her works spanning various career stages, offering a comprehensive view of her artistic evolution over the decades and her latest creative journey. This collection not only highlights her solid adeptness with form and color but also underscores her ongoing exploration of human emotions and relationships, serving as a testament to her profound artistic odyssey and impact on contemporary art.
Understanding the characteristics of the colors she uses and how they relate to the form of the subject is essential to fully appreciating her artistic intent. In Kim’s paintings, frequently appear not in isolation, but in pairs or groups, reflecting her deep focus on human relationships, especially her relationships with loved ones. These figures, whether dancers in motion or ordinary individuals, explore the dynamics of connection and isolation.
A striking feature of her work is the ambiguous communication among her figures, leaving viewers uncertain whether the depicted individuals are overcoming isolation or highlighting it as they confront the audience directly. This exploration is enriched by her use of monochromatic tones like blue, red, and green, as well as bold complementary colors, creating a visual tension that can feel both grotesque and spiritually resonant.
Kim’s approach involves a deliberate deconstruction of the human form and a unique abstract realism style. This intentional stylistic choice reveals her understanding of stark truths about human nature, eschewing conventional beauty for a raw, representational perspective. Through her art, Kim confronts contemporary human realities with compassion and clarity, capturing the essence of today’s societal intimacy issues. Her subjects, either men or women, coexist within her canvases, symbolizing the complex interplay of emotions and transforming life struggles into poignant anthropomorphic narratives.
This exhibition showcases how Kim Young Mi’s art not only captures the essence of contemporary human existence but also challenges viewers to engage with the profound emotional landscapes she creates. Through her unique blend of form, color, and subject matter, Kim Young Mi invites us to explore the depths of our own emotions and relationships in a visually arresting and emotionally resonant manner.
KIM YOUNG MI: THE BREAKTHROUGH opens on the 11th July, 2024 until the 13th of August, 2024 at Crossing Art
©2024 Kim Young Mi
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