Young Kim
Painter
Young Kim's artistic journey began in first grade in South Korea, where an early drawing of an ocean diver ignited a lifelong passion for art. In the 1980s, limited art education meant that formal training didn't start until middle school, when a supportive teacher encouraged Young to pursue art school. However, financial constraints and parental opposition led to a different academic path.
The COVID-19 pandemic provided the opportunity to Young to paint more consistently, and by 2022, influences from John Singer Sargent and Egon Schiele shaped Young's growing style. Sargent's incredible use of color and positioning on the canvas captivated Young first. However, Young began to question whether this external elegance truly captured human nature. Schiele’s portraits are more shocking, with darker colors and bolder lines. Schiele's style delves into the human psyche, revealing complexities and loneliness. This led Young to incorporate more expressive and unconventional elements into his art.
