JAY KIM Artistry Showcase

Experience the powerful fusion of creativity and activism in visionary sculptor Jay Kim's work.

As a visionary artist, I am deeply passionate about addressing environmental issues and the urgent climate crisis through my art. With a presence in both San Francisco, CA, and Seoul, Korea, my work aims to amplify the voices of those who often go unheard. Through my work, I strive to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action. Each piece is carefully crafted to capture the essence of the natural world and the devastating impact of human activity on our planet. By offering a visual representation of the environmental challenges we face, I hope to encourage dialogue, spark change, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable future.

Creative Journey and Vision

San Francisco, CA | Seoul, Korea

2025 Two-Person Exhibition “Echoes of Nature”, Place M Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

2024 “Tell me your story”, Gallery INTEGRAL, Seoul, Korea

2024 “Summer, Pieces”, Gallery ONDO, Seoul, Korea

2024 “Hustle and Bustle”, Space LO, Seoul, Korea

2024 “Three Point Stance”, Space LO, Seoul, Korea

2023 “Sum of Pieces”, H gallery, Seoul, Korea

2023 “Sans Soleil”, KOSA gallery, Seoul, Korea

2020 Solo Public Performance “Kat Von D Project”, Manchester Beach, Mendocino, CA

2018 Solo Public Performance "Kat Von D Project", Mojave Desert, CA

2014 Solo Exhibition “Power of Retention”, Cannery, San Francisco, CA

2014 The Spring Show, Palace of Fine Art, San Francisco, CA

2013 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA

2012 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA

2012 EYE-94 “Nueva Alternativa”, NODO Galleria, Tijuana, Mexico

2011 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA

2011 EYE-94 “Trace of Evidence”, LOPO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2010 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA

2010 EYE-94 “Communication”, Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Best Concept, Spring Show, Palace of Fine Art, San Francisco, CA ; 2014 Best

Idea, CCACA, UC Davis, Davis, CA ; 2013

1st Place as Team Leader, Lily Bunka Project, San Francisco, CA ; 2010

Evergreen Fine Art Sculpture Garden, Evergreen, CO

Private Collections, San Francisco, CA

Public Sculpture Installation “The Mythtake”, Seoul, Korea

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