“Mind control, ceaseless efforts and sensitivity is the key to making art for me.”
Painting the grey area between humans and technology
Minhee Kim is nostalgic for the futurism of the ‘80s. Her works are largely monochromatic, with subtle nods to the cyberpunk aesthetic of films like cult classic Akira (1988). Her work Crystal Eyes (2022) is painted in blue-grey tones, and various shades of pink and purple make up the character of MACKENZIE (2022). She cites contemporary artists Frederik Heymen and Yein Lee as artistic inspirations. Like them, Kim’s work explores the connection between humans and technology but in two-dimensions rather than sculpture. This idea is pushed to the limit, referencing 80s fascination with cyborgs,...
Bio
Minhee Kim (she/her) was born 1991 in South Korea, where she continues to live and work.
Did you know?
When we spoke to Kim she said that, if she wasn’t an artist, she would love to be a games designer or a musician.
In the studio
Each morning when Kim arrives in the studio, the first thing she does is clean and tidy the space. Only once there is order, can she start sketching and painting her canvases.
