Kim Myoungjin

Kim Myoungjin, Edgewalker-A Space Odyssey, 91x91cm, mixed media on canvas, 2025

‘2023 Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS Artist’

Kim Myoungjin’s works, which may be described as pop-surrealism, unfold at the intersection of popular culture and narrative. Employing diverse painterly techniques—drawing, painting, doodling, spray, and more—he leads us into vibrant, energetic stories reminiscent of a literary work brought to life on canvas.

Kim Myoungjin, Edgewalker-A Space Odyssey, 97x97cm, mixed media on canvas, 2025

In 2023, Kim Myoungjin was selected as a “Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS Artist”, a program spotlighting the next generation of notable artists. His works have consistently drawn the attention of collectors at major international art fairs, achieving remarkable results. Notably, during Miami Art Week in December 2016, he was named one of “50 Must-See Artists” by the world-renowned art platform Artsy. He was also recognized as an outstanding artist in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Kiaf competition in both 2016 and 2017, affirming the artistic value of his practice.

Kim Myoungjin, Edgewalker-A Space Odyssey, 117x91cm, mixed media on canvas, 2025

His works are part of the collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Art Bank), and he has engaged in dynamic collaborations, including with the well-known fashion brand ADLV (Acme de la Vie).

Kim’s Edgewalker embodies the spirit of an adventurer—one who walks the boundaries and greets newness before anyone else. Among his series, A Space Odyssey is the most vibrant and playful, unfolding lively scenes that invite us into bright adventures shared with the artist himself. These exuberant narratives become a joyful odyssey through the vast cosmos of each individual’s life. A born dreamer, Kim transforms ordinary moments of our everyday world into vivid tales of imagination, guiding us into realms of wonder.

Kim Myoungjin, Edgewalker-A Space Odyssey, 120x120cm, mixed media on canvas, 2025

He has stated his aspiration to remain an artist who never tires, never dulls in sensitivity, and always greets life’s freshness as if for the first time. Through his fearless, boundless canvases, he invites us into his “Neverland,” a place of perpetual discovery and delight.

Kim Myoungjin, Edgewalker-A Space Odyssey, 162x130cm, mixed media on canvas, 2025

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