artist saehaekim

For me, art is like breathing…something that I do instinctively and independent of will.
I studied Chinese literature and traditional Asian painting in university. During my masters, I learned international PR with the focus that art would bind the people similar to the way in which the Olympics brings nations together.
The basis of my current work is abstract in nature. I took many pictures, chose some of those images, and then inverted the images to form a pattern. Those small images represent the memories of a person’s life. It could also symbolize a person’s past, present and future. From those memories we choose the focus for our life and live according to those beliefs.
I have developed this unique style through my personal study and experiences in 20 countries. Until now, I have continued to develop my unique style, which conceptually is concerned with human relationships.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

11 Years of exhibition experience
3 years as an art columnist, making more than 60 entries
Special Lecturer at the University of Korea for undergraduate arts students
Independent study in 20 countries from the continents of Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania

EDUCATION
2007 • Diploma in Community Services, George Brown College, Canada
2006 • Masters in International PR, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea
2005 • Bachelors in Fine Arts and Chinese Literature, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea

EXHIBITIONS

2009 • “2009 KASC 18th Annual Exhibition” Dosan Hall Gallery, Toronto
• “Starting Again” The Chicago Korean-American Art Association, Greenleaf Art Center-The Long Hall Gallery, Chicago, USA
• “Art on Ossington, BIG,” Lenox Contemporary Gallery, Toronto, Canada (Special Art Exhibits at the main entrance of the show)
• “2009 Incheon Global Cities Arts Exchange Exhibition” Incheon Advanced Arts Association, Korea, Incheon
• “Spring Exhibition” KASC Annual Exhibition, Dosan Hall Gallery, Toronto
• Special Lecturer at the University of Korea for undergraduate arts students, Seoul, Korea
• Toronto Art Expo 2009, Toronto, On, Canada, March, 2009

2008 • Art columnist for the weekly magazine, Living Plus, Dec-present, 2008-2010
• “Bridging Generations” KASC Annual Exhibition, Dosan Hall Gallery, Toronto
• Contribution of art works for a fund raising event at the House of the Rose of Sharon, Toronto
• Contribution of art works for a display of new art works, Korean Consulate General building, Toronto
• “Without Boundary,” joint exhibition with the Chicago Korean-American Artist Association, Chicago, USA
• The 40th Annual Exhibition of Korean Artists Association of Southern California “Without Boundary,” Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California, USA,
• Toronto Art Expo 2008, Toronto, On, Canada

2007• “Without Boundary” KASC Annual Exhibition, Lenox Contemporary Gallery, Toronto, Canada, May, 2007

SCHOLARSHIPS
2005• Special Artist Bursary, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea
2003, 2004• Academic Scholarship, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea

TEACHING
Teaching Art workshops for the fine art Program at Universities and at other private institutions.

CONTRIBUTIONS
2008, 2009, 2010 • Contribution of 18 art work for a fund raising event and display at the House of the Rose of Sharon, Toronto, Canada
2009 • Contribution of 16 art works for Display at Hawuhyun Catholic Church& • Contribution of 9 art works for Display at Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea
2007, 2008, 2009 • Contribution of 3 art works for a displaying of new art works, Korean Consulate General building, Toronto, Canada
2005• Contribution of art works for a display of new selections for Madonna House, combermere, Canada
2004• Contribution of 14 art works for display at Kwonsundong Catholic church, Suwon Korea