About

Doyim Kim,

Artist Doyim’s work, “Conveying Comfort and Love for Humanity Through the Scent of Ink”, harmoniously combines traditional calligraphy techniques with modern sensibilities. She focuses on expressing her emotions through calligraphy by exploring a variety of scripts and styles. Her work often emphasizes a connection to nature, breaking down the boundaries between traditional Korean culture and contemporary art.

Academic Carrier

-2022: Completion of Gyeonggi University's Global Fine Art Ph.D. program

-Master's: Calligraphy, Suwon University Graduate School of Fine Arts

Carrer

-2010 - Present: Operate Byulsam Calligraphy Studio

-2014 - Present: Invited artist and judge at the Korean Calligraphy Association

-2019 - Present: Director of the Korean Calligraphy Society

-2022 - Present: Head of the Yongin branch of the Korean Calligraphy Creation

Exhibitions

-Solo Exhibitions: 8 solo exhibitions (2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023) and over 100 group exhibitions

Association

-2022: Undergraduate lecturer in the Fine Arts Department, Kyonggi University

-Researcher: East Asian Arts Research Institute, Kyonggi University

Major Awards

-2024: Grand Prize in Culture and Arts for Calligraphy at the People and Brands Who Shined Korea - Sports Chosun

-2022: Calligraphy Artist at the 17th Korea Culture Management Awards hosted by Herald Economy

-2007: Grand Prize at the World Calligraphy Culture and Arts Competition, awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

-Excellence Award: Calligraphy category at the Danwon Art Festival

Additional Contributions

-Featured in Arirang TV program "Drawing the Lines of Korea" (2020)

-Artwork sponsored for the TVN drama "Blind" (2022)

-Calligraphy work at Jeongeup 251 Space Gallery