Byungjin Kim
Byung Jin Kim's sculptures are composed of countless steel letters, logos, or symbols that are welded together to form an inspiring figure or shape. The extensive and elaborate creative process involves creating his figures and shapes from clay, plaster or FRP plastic, and then welding and forming each individual piece of machined steel. After careful sanding of the welded areas, he paints multiple layers of quality car paint over an extended period of time while heating the artwork in a kiln at 200 degrees. Kim says he seeks truth through the labor- intensive nature of his work.
In the LOVE-love series, the artist hopes to convey a message of hope and joy to a wider audience beyond critics and art enthusiasts. Inspired by the pure joy his daughter brought into his life, Kim aims to share this love by portraying an untainted heart, a universal symbol of love, and whose shape alone communicates a warm message.
Byung Jin Kim graduated from Suwon University with a degree in in Sculpture. He participated in numerous gallery group exhibitions, and held several solo exhibitions in Korea and Taiwan. Today, Kim is an acclaimed artist in South Korea, and his works are collected by several private collections, such as National Museum of Contemporary Art, Philos Hotel, The Sculpture Park in Gangwon Land and Suwon District Court, to name a few.
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CONTEXT Art Miami 2021
November 30 - December 5, 2021BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2021 Edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held at Biscayne Bay from November...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2019
December 3 - 8, 2019BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2019 Edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held at Biscayne Bay from December...Read more -
Seattle Art Fair 2019
August 1 - 4, 2019BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2019 Edition of The Seattle Art Fair, which will be held at the Century Link...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2018
December 4 - 9, 2018BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2018 edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held at Biscayne Bay from December...Read more -
Art New York 2018
May 3 - 6, 2018BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2018 Edition of Art New York, which will be held at Pier 94 from May...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2017
December 5, 2017 - December 10, 2019BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2017 Edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held at Biscayne Bay from December...Read more -
Art New York 2017
May 3 - 7, 2017BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2018 Edition of Art New York, which will be held at Pier 94 from May...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2016
November 29 - December 4, 2016BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2016 edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held from November 29 to December...Read more -
Art New York 2016
May 3 - 8, 2016BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2016 Edition of Art New York, which will be held at Pier 94 from May...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2015
December 1 - 6, 2015BLANK SPACE is pleased to announce its participation in the 2015 edition of Context Art Miami, which will be held from December 1 to December...Read more