Nam, Kyung Min

Place: Seoul

Born: 1968

Biography:

Nam, Kyung Min is a Korean artist born in Seoul, South Korea in 1968. She has a B.F.A in painting from Duksung Women’s University and has had eight solo exhibitions at influential galleries. Nam, Kyung Min is curious about artists who have opened new worlds and their studios, and she invites artists and their studios into her paintings.

Early Life and Education

was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1968. She developed an interest in art at a young age and pursued her passion by attending Duksung Women’s University, where she earned a B.F.A in painting.

Artistic Style and Inspiration

's artistic style is characterized by her use of simple yet expressive brushstrokes and her emphasis on individual expression. She is inspired by artists who have opened new worlds and their studios, and she often incorporates elements of their work into her own paintings. Nam, Kyung Min collects materials relating to the studios of artists she admires, which she uses as inspiration for her own work.

Notable Exhibitions and Works

has had several notable exhibitions, including 'Staying in the Mindscape' at the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art in 2014. Her work has been featured in Google Arts & Culture and she has been the subject of articles in the Korea JoongAng Daily and other publications. Some of her notable works include Artists, Picasso, and Modigliani, which are part of her 'From Manet to Warhol' series.

• Painting by 'Nam, Kyung Min': Artists (3000 x 2250 cm, Korean Art Museum Association, Linen)
• Painting by 'Nam, Kyung Min': Picasso (1303 x 1940 cm, Korean Art Museum Association, Linen)
• Painting by 'Nam, Kyung Min': Modigliani (960 x 1305 cm, Korean Art Museum Association, Linen)

Influence and Legacy

's work has been influenced by various art movements, including the Nanga Art Movement and the Joseon Dynasty Art Movement. Her use of simple yet expressive brushstrokes and her emphasis on individual expression have made her a notable figure in the Korean art scene. Nam, Kyung Min's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists, and her work can be found in museums and private collections around the world. https://Wikioo.org/@/Nam-Kyung-Min https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CQCX https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/D2U3QK https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=korean+art+museum+association,korean,museum,association https://Wikioo.org/@@/D42KW6-Nam-Kyung-Min-Artists https://Wikioo.org/@@/D42MF2-Nam-Kyung-Min-Picasso https://Wikioo.org/@@/D42KVN-Nam-Kyung-Min-Modigliani