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ESTHER


KIM

DOË

Esther Kim's artistic vision revolves around the profound beauty found in life's simplest moments, with a special focus on the wonders of nature and the joys of familial bonds. Through her intuitive and whimsical approach, she invites viewers to step away from the complexities of everyday life and immerse themselves in contemplation of family, the concept of home, and the enchanting natural world.

Esther Kim is a South Korean Canadian raised in Vancouver and currently a Toronto-based artist. She majored in a Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCAD University (Ontario College of Art and Design University). Kim received The Power Plant Emerging Artist Award at Toronto Art Fair in 2022 and The Best of Painting Award at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in 2021.

EDUCATION

 

2020


BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS :
Drawing & Painting
OCAD University

AWARDS

2022

The POWER PLANT EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
TOAF61 : Toronto Outdoor Art Fair


2021


BEST OF PAINTING AWARD
Judged by Daniel Faria & Gallerist
TOAF60 : Toronto Outdoor Art Fair


2020


FOURTH YEAR AWARD
ANNE ADLER KAGAN AWARD
OCAD University

EXHIBITIONS

 

2023

(Current Show)

ART COMP 2023 (100 Kellogg Lane)

Competition | London

May 28th  to September 3rd 

https://100kellogglane.com/art-comp-finalists/

THE ARTIST PROJECT

Contemporary Art Fair | Toronto

2022

 

THE RED HEAD GALLERY 
Immersed In Bliss
Group Exhibition | Toronto

TOAF 61 : TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR
Contemporary Outdoor Art Fair | Toronto


CHANCELLOR JAIME WATT'S GALLERY
Creative Resiliance & Resiliant Creativity
Partnership with OCAD U GradEX | Toronto


ARTIST PROJECT
Contemporary Art Fair | Toronto


GALLERY 1313
Winter Emerging Artist Exhibition | Toronto

 


2021

 

TOAF60 : TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR
Contemporary Outdoor Art Fair | Toronto


VISIONARY PROJECT
The Era Of Change
Group Exhibition | New York


PARTIAL SHOWCASE & RBC CENTRE
Emerging Artists & Designers | Toronto


OCAD UNIVERSITY EXHIBITION

Narratives Through Digital Space
Online Exhibition | Toronto


PROPELLER ART GALLERY
2020 Drawing and Painting, Grad EX 105 Show
Graduation Exhibition | Toronto

 


2020

ADA SLAIGHT GALLERY
Festival of the Body
OCADU Exhibition | Toronto

2019


OCAD UNIVERSITY EXHIBITION
Pop Down
Group Exhibition | Toronto

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

2023

ART COMP 2023 (100 Kellogg Lane)

Selected as Final 100 Artists 

Competition| London

2022

THE POWER PLANT CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
One-Year Artist Membership

&TPP Publications Opportunity | Toronto

 

TOAF 61:TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR
Featured and Published in Curated Collection
"Honest! COLOURFUL! Personal! LOOSE!"
Curated by Tiffany Pratt | Toronto


TOAF 61:TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR
Featured and Published in Curated Collection
"Still, In Isolation"
Curated by Hangama Amir | Toronto

 

 2021

COLLECTIVE ARTS & OCAD UNIVERSITY
Beer Package Label selected as Special Edition Series "Pursuing Happiness” | Toronto


TOAF60 : TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR
Featured and Published in Curated Collection
“Visual Voices” Curated by Alex Garant | Toronto

 

2020

AKIN STUDIO CAREER LAUNCHER
& PARTIAL GALLERY
Selected as a Recipient of Partial Gallery
Membership | Toronto

CONTACT

To inquire about paintings please contact:

doekim.art@gmail.com

Toronto based.

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