Kim Seoul

Showing the works of Jang Sooji are collaborated with GALLERY JIB.

Born in Daegu, South Korea. She received her BFA from Hong-ik University in Seoul, and her MFA and PhD from Tama Art University in Tokyo. She studied printmaking and most often creates colour etchings with hand-coloring.
Kim opens cardboard boxes and lays them flat; the folds and tape marks become the main lines. Opening the box is a way to open stored memories. In the centre, she draws everyday things—a watermelon, a vase, a shirt, a wash basin—quietly and precisely. The white space around the object provides air and distance. The result is simple to read and carries clear weight.
Kim Seoul uses the simple language of boxes and everyday things to make clear, quiet pictures. The work shows disciplined surfaces and remains accessible across drawing, painting, and small object formats.