ARTIST BIO

Artist Bio
Sarah Shinhyo Kim, born in South Korea, spent her formative years living across various countries in Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Singapore, before making the United States her permanent home in 1991. This diverse cultural background greatly influences her artistic perspective, bringing a unique global sensitivity to her work.
Kim pursued her academic journey in the arts, studying Fine Arts at Cornell University and earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design.
After a decade of success in the design industry, Kim transitioned to fine art in 2013, devoting herself fully to her passion. Her work often explores human emotions, communication, and identity, reflecting her rich life experiences and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity.
Now based in New Jersey, Kim’s artistic achievements include three solo exhibitions and participation in over twenty group exhibitions. Notably, she had a sold-out show at the 2024 Affordable Art Fair in New York, solidifying her presence in the contemporary art world. Her work continues to captivate audiences at art fairs and galleries across the New York/New Jersey region, where she pushes the boundaries of expression through her unique and evolving artistic voice.

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As an artist who believes and focuses in human communication/relationships, My inspiration for my recent work comes from the increasing popularization of Emojis, or emoticons. The use of these cute little faces has become essential in our modern communication. My emoji series, presents two aspects: The first aspect depicts humans’ distinctive and unique emotions, emphasizing on each singular expression to reveal a simplified but honest emotion of a human being. They focus on representing a wide spectrum of each “feeling”, from everyday emotions to expressive reflection on complex social issues. The second aspect shows a harmonious consolidation of various emotions and expressions. A variety of faces first begin to form small blocks, overlapping, connecting, and eventually altogether constructing a larger image and shape. I wanted to show that of all the eclectic characteristics and uniqueness within, balance and harmony can co-exist among complex human relationships.