Born in Busan, South Korea 1986
Seoul National University, B.F.A, M.F.A, 2012
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, M.F.A., 2015
WOOMIN KIM is a Korean artist currently based in Queens, NY. Through her textile and sculptural projects, she examines the pre-existing narratives of urban landscapes and immigrant life offering her own version that feels more personal and accurate.
Kim has participated in exhibitions and residencies at the Bronx Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Noguchi Museum, Art Omi, Queens Museum, and the Wassaic Project. She has received fellowships and awards from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Noguchi Museum and Bronx Museum. Her works have been featured in The New York Times, Hyperallergic, Juxtapoz and BOMB Magazine. Kim received her B.F.A from Seoul National University and M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.