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"I refuse" Painting

→ Young Kim, United States

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

36 W x 48 H in

Ready to Hang

$3,100

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This piece is an act of refusal. The body turns inward—not in surrender, but in resistance. The exposed spine carries tension, not vulnerability alone but a deliberate withdrawal from what presses in. The figure does not open, does not offer itself. Instead, it folds, containing its own weight, hol...

Year Created:

2026

Subject:

Mediums:

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

36 W x 48 H x 1.5 D in

Ready to Hang:

Yes

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

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Ships in a Crate

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United States.

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Young Kim

About the Artist

Young Kim

United States

Dallas-based artist represented by Sparrow Gallery (Sherman, TX), and Galerie du Nord (Amsterdam).

I discovered art in elementary school in South Korea, where I created my first memorable piece—a diver exploring the ocean. Without formal training until middle school, I learned the basics of drawing and was encouraged by a teacher to pursue art. Financial realities, however, led me to choose a different path.

While studying at university, I drew cartoons as a hobby, often with Christian themes, which were widely shared in churches. After graduation, I became a computer programmer, leaving little time for art.

I returned to painting in 2006, briefly exploring oils, and again in 2016 with acrylics, learning largely through self-study and online resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began painting more seriously, dedicating time to practice and growth.

In 2022, inspired by artists like John Singer Sargent and Egon Schiele, I focused on portraiture and expressive figurative work—an approach that continues to shape my style.

In 2023, I was invited to exhibit at Sparrow Gallery, marking the start of my professional career. Since then, I’ve become active in local art communities in North Texas.

Today, I work across multiple media—including oil, acrylic, ink, and collage—on paper, wood, and canvas. Though self-taught and a late starter, I fully embrace the artistic path I once set aside.

Recognition:

  • Showed at the The Other Art Fair

  • Artist featured in a collection

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