Sophia Kyungwon Kim 김 경 원
Sophia Kyungwon Kim is a Toronto-based visual artist and mother of four, is currently pursuing an MFA at OCAD University, building on her foundation of a BFA in Drawing and Painting from the same institution. Sophia's art revolves around relationships and processes, shaped by feminist and mutualistic ideas, drawing inspiration from her life experiences, including her former role as a police officer in Korea and her journey as an immigrant mother of four. She passionately celebrates nature's essence and advocates for its care in the world. Inspired by the organic lines of the natural world, Sophia utilizes oil and acrylic to create art that captures often-overlooked entities, placing a particular emphasis on mushrooms. In a world characterized by constant change, her objective is to reveal subtle stories within nature, encouraging viewers to uncover the hidden beauty that surrounds us. Sophia's exploration and artistic practice invite people to immerse themselves in the intricate wonders of the natural world and to appreciate its profound narrative.
Biography
2002 Korea National Police University Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration
2002-2013 Served in Korea National Police
2013- Stay-at-home mother of four children
2021. 07- Selected OCAD U Featured Artist at Partial Gallery
2022 OCAD University Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting) with Distinction
2022 Winner of Curtlands Foundation Prize 2022
2023- Studying at Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media, and Design at OCAD University
Exhibitions
Juried Group Exhibition
2019. 04. OCAD University First Year Self Portraits - Ada Slaight Galleries - Toronto, Canada
2019. 10. Unknowable Unknowing - OCAD University & Toronto Biennial of Art - Toronto, Canada
2020. 07. Art in the time of Coronavirus - from the Drawing and Painting program at OCAD U - Virtual
2021. 08. Looking Out While Looking In - OCAD University & Southern University New York - Virtual
2022. 07. Fresh Paint & New Construction 2022 - Art Mûr Gallery - Montreal, Canada
2022. 08. Old Growth - Resurrection, Regeneration, Intervention - Propeller Art Gallery - Toronto, Canada
2022. 09. Restroration - 31st KASC Annual Exhibition - Papermill Gallery - Toronto, Canada
2023. 10. Han, Sum, Gyul - 32st KASC Annual Exhibition - Papermill Gallery - Toronto, Canada
2024. 04. Keeping Dreams - Women's Art Association of Canada - Dignam Gallery - Toronto, Canada