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Art of Storytelling
Rooted in the rich heritage of Korean folk painting, Minhwa, Yoonki Kim's work explores the beauty of tradition through a contemporary perspective. Drawing inspiration from nature, folklore, and the symbolic language of Korean art, she creates vibrant compositions where familiar motifs take on new meanings and timeless stories find a fresh expression.
In Minhwa, every element carries a wish — for happiness, prosperity, love, or longevity. Through delicate details, playful imagination, and an expressive palette of colors, Yoonki reinterprets these traditional symbols into a visual language of her own. Her paintings invite viewers into a world where heritage and imagination coexist, offering a gentle reminder that art can hold both beauty and hope.
Artist CV
Selected Exhibitions
2026
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Leer Corea a través del Minhwa (Reading Korea Through Minhwa), Korean Minhwa Special Exhibition, Medellín, Colombia
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Page 1, Herald Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
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Hoeryong Art Competition Exhibition, Uijeongbu, South Korea
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National Love Taegeuk Mugunghwa Art Competition Exhibition, South Korea
2025
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New Age Gift Exhibition, Gallery Bella, South Korea
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Art with Sincerity 3030, Gwanak Art Fair, S1472 Cultural Platform, Seoul, South Korea
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Korean Minhwa Invitational Exhibition, hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Vancouver, Canada
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Donghaeng, 17th Seoseok Engraving Association Members & Exchange Exhibition, KBS Jeju Broadcasting Headquarters, Jeju, South Korea
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Time with Minhwa, 3rd Damgyeong Group Exhibition, Maru Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Nine Artists, Nine Colors, Gallery Gaudium, South Korea
2024
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Time with Minhwa, 2nd Damgyeong Group Exhibition, Seodaemun 50 Plus Center, Seoul, South Korea
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5th Raon Minhwa Group Exhibition, Gyeongin Museum of Fine Art, Seoul, South Korea
2023
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LG Sciencepark Culture Week, LG Sciencepark, Seoul, South Korea
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4th Raon Minhwa Group Exhibition, Galerie La Mer, Seoul, South Korea
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Time with Minhwa, 1st Damgyeong Group Exhibition, Maru Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
Art Fairs & Special Programs
2025
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BANK ART FAIR, Gallery Bella, SETEC, Seoul, South Korea
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Art Record Art Fair, Cheongju Arts Center, Cheongju, South Korea
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Young Art Shop, Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Insa Art Fair, Seoul, South Korea
Awards & Recognition
2026
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Special Award, Hoeryong Art Competition, Uijeongbu, South Korea
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Special Selection Award, National Love Taegeuk Mugunghwa Art Competition, South Korea
2024
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Samche Award, 19th Ungok Calligraphy and Literati Painting Competition, South Korea
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Special Selection Award, 13th Korea Traditional Minhwa Association National Art Competition, Cheongju Arts Center, South Korea
2023
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Samche Award, 18th Ungok Calligraphy and Literati Painting Competition, South Korea
2022
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Selected Work, 11th National Andong Hanji Art Competition, South Korea
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Special Selection Award, 17th Ungok Calligraphy and Literati Painting Competition, South Korea
Artist Residency
2026
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Château d’Orquevaux, International Artist Residency, Orquevaux, France
Education
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M.S., Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea
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B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Press & Features
PRESS · SEPTEMBER 2026
Beyond the canvas
11 — 25 SEPTEMBER · FRANCE · 2026
Featured in Monthly Minhwa
Château d’Orquevaux — Residency
The September 2026 issue of Monthly Minhwa featured the artist and her work, sharing a practice that brings traditional symbols into contemporary painting.
Painting Minhwa in France
Paintings inspired by the château’s landscape and architecture. A small château painting on hanji became part of the residency’s permanent collection.