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Artist Statement

Young Shin Kim

Clay chose me as much as I chose it—it is a medium that embodies life’s cycles of renewal and resilience. Its malleable, transformative nature mirrors my own journey of rediscovery as an immigrant navigating the intersection of two cultures. Working with clay feels like a dialogue with history, where each piece holds the weight of tradition while remaining open to endless possibilities. Its warmth and tactile essence allow me to shape not just forms but emotions, creating vessels that hold stories of identity, connection, and renewal.

 

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Recent &
Upcoming exhibitions

2025 KAWAA

6/7/2025 – 6/21/2025

EK Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2025 LA Art Show

2/19/2025 – 2/23/2025

LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA

2024 KAWAA

6/1/2024 – 6/15/2024

Shatto Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Tong-In Gallery store

4/1/2024 – 9/30/2024

Seoul, Korea

Nokmee "Harmony in Art"

11/4/2023 – 11/15/2023

1st Gallery OC, Anaheim, CA

Generations of Clay

8/3/2023 – 9/29/2023

Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA