Sungkeun Kim
- 1984 Graduated from the Department of Western Painting, College of Fine Arts, Sejong University
Awards
- Special Selection at the 2nd Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, 15th & 16th (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
- Special Selection at the Figurative Art Exhibition (Seoul Arts Center)
Solo Exhibitions
- 2026 17th Exhibition (Sejong Museum Gallery, Seoul)
- 2024 16th Exhibition (United Gallery, Seoul)
- 2018 15th Exhibition (Invited by Fujimura Gallery, Yokohama, Japan)
- 2017 14th Exhibition (Insa Art Center, Seoul)
- 2016 13th Exhibition (Invited by Fujimura Gallery, Yokohama, Japan)
- 2015 12th Exhibition (Invited by Fujimura Gallery, Yokohama, Japan)
- 2011 11th Exhibition (Invited by Roc Gallery, Seoul)
- 2010 10th Exhibition (Invited by Fujimura Gallery, Yokohama) Japan)
- 2008 9th (Organized by Insa Art Center Art & Culture. Seoul)
- 2007 8th (Invited by Yokohama Fujimura Gallery. Japan)
- 2006 7th (Invited by Speedome Gallery. Gwangmyeong)
- 2005 6th (Invited by Rok Gallery. Seoul)
- 2004 5th (Yokohama Horizon Gallery. Japan)
- 2002 4th (Invited by Bongseong Gallery. Daegu)
- 2001 3rd (Daelim Art Gallery. Seoul)
- 1998 2nd (Seoul Gallery. Seoul)
- 1991 1st (Kwanhoon Art Museum. Seoul)
Art Fairs
- 2025 Singapore Affordable Art Fair (F1 Pit Building)
- 2024 Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair (Convention Center)
- 2023 Miami Art Fair (Miami, USA)
- 2022 Hong Kong Art Fair (Convention Center)
- 2017 KIAF International Art Fair (COXE)
- 2015 Korea Affordable Art Fair (DDP)
- 2015 KIAF International Art Fair (COXE)
- 2015 Hong Kong Art Fair (Hong Kong Convention Center)
- 2015 Galleries Fair (COEX)
- 2014 KIAF International Art Fair (COEX)
- 2014 Galleries Fair (COEX)
- 2013 Gapyeong Sculpture Symposium (Jarasum Island, Gapyeong)
- 2013 KIAF International Art Fair (COEX)
- 2013 Hong Kong Hotel Fair (Hong Kong Hotel)
- 2012 KIAF International Art Fair (COEX)
- 2012 Ideal and Reality of Korean Art: 7-Person Booth Invitation (Seoul Museum of Art)
- 2012 Beijing CIGA Art Fair (Beijing Trade Center)
- 2011 Meeting Insadong Traditional Masters (Rock Gallery)
- 2010 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair (Shanghai Art Center)
- 2010 Seoul Modern Art Show (AT Center)
- 2009 The 2nd Light of the East: Grand Exhibition of Elite Korean and Chinese Contemporary Artists
(Beijing 798 In Gallery, Sejong Cultural Gallery)
- 2009 The 2nd Light of the East: Grand Exhibition of Elite Korean and Chinese Contemporary Artists
- 2009 Art Daegu Expo (Daegu EXCO)
- 2008 Busan International Art Fair (BEXCO)
- 2008 Beijing International Art Expo (Beijing Trade Center)
- 2008 Asia International Art Fair (Busan Arts Center)
- 2008 Asia International Art Fair (Busan Arts Center) 2008 Galleries Fair (Busan BEXCO)
- 2006 Grand Exhibition of Korean Figurative Art (Seoul Arts Center)
- 2003 Two-Person Exhibition - Nature and Life in Korea (Korean Cultural Center, LA)
- 2002 Galleries Fair (Seoul Arts Center)
- 2002 Daegu Art Expo 2002 (Daegu Culture and Arts Center)
artist statement
There's a quiet storytelling in art that happens just by arranging everyday objects, creating a
snapshot diary of ordinary moments.
I wanted to capture those unspoken feelings in the subtle, shifting shape of a cloud—turning a
hidden emotion into a sound you can see rather than hear.
We all need a place to escape the quiet ache of everyday loneliness. I created the 'Out of the
World' series as a reminder that comfort and light can still be found in brief, beautiful fleeting
moments.
Today is yesterday’s future and tomorrow’s past. In a boundless natural world, I exist in all three
at once: living out yesterday, today, and tomorrow in a single breath.
My work is rooted in a commitment to an authentic present. If today is met with honesty, then
the past and the future—however lacking they might be—become parts of a journey to be
honored, not regretted.
To the viewer... I hope these pieces offer you a moment of rest, like a passing cloud, and a
sense of comfort, like coming home. In that quiet space, I hope you find a small glimmer of hope
to take with you."
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