Upon Mikyoung Kim’s canvas, a captivating ballet commences – an intricate interplay between pigments of varying densities and the fluid caress of turpentine. Herein lies her unique concord of tender melancholy and exuberant elation, a healing harmony born from the depths of emotion. As Mikyoung’s brush relinquishes control to gravity and the delicate pull of surface tension, her layers gather like fragile petals of wonder. Like ethereal partners, they form alliances of color that gracefully collide and blend, an unpredictable pas de deux that resonates with harmonious chaos.

Mikyoung’s artistry extends beyond the canvas; it evolves into a deliberate homage to eras past, a reverent reclamation of ancient landscapes imbued with emotions long forgotten. Indeed, her creations emerge from a time when communion with nature was not just practiced, but revered, offering a sense of healing in its presence. In an era that so often obscures such intimate connections, Mikyoung’s distinctive and entrancing terrains reconnect her audience with the world of flora, rekindling a once harmonious relationship with the soothing rhythms of the earth.

Symphony of the Spirit (2020). Oil on Canvas. 130x162cm.

Symphony of the Spirit (2021).

Symphony of the Spirit (2020). Oil on Canvas. 130x162cm.

Mikyoung Kim. Symphony of the Spirit (2021). Oil on Canvas. 50 x 50cm.

Symphony of the Spirit (2021). Oil on Canvas. 90x90cm.

Symphony of the Spirit (2022).

Discover more of Mikyoung’s works in Issue 1 of our magazine!