Sung Hwa Kim

Sung Hwa Kim’s enigmatic paintings take inspiration from the centuries-old tradition of Korean moon jars, which are known for their milky white glazes. The artist regards these porcelain vessels as symbols of cyclical transitions and existential reflection, through which the passage of time can be examined. Using colors that evoke temporal and spatial transitions, Kim crafts landscapes where contrasting forces—such as nature’s serenity and the city’s pulse, or day and night—collide. In doing so, he invites viewers to contemplate the fragile balance between what fades and what endures. In his own words, “[My work] is an invitation to reflect on the intersecting realities that shape our existence, both on Earth and in the vastness of the cosmos.” Born in Seoul and based in Brooklyn, Kim has presented work at venues that include Harper’s Gallery, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and East Hampton, NY; Cob Gallery, London, United Kingdom; Hesse Flatow, New York; and Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah, NY.