Boram Kim

I am a contemporary abstract painter, originally from South Korea and currently living in the beautiful Island of Gods, Bali, Indonesia. I received my master degree in Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, after finishing my undergraduate study in English Literature and Psychology in Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.

I have always used abstract forms to capture my deep emotions and psychological flows. However, my perspectives for life and art have been shifted greatly since I started to seek truths in life 9 years ago. The seeking naturally happened as I tried hard to cope with a series of some tough life challenges soon after moving to Bali. As a result, I gradually started to infuse the spiritual dimensions in my abstract paintings.

Now I see my creations as more than just beautiful pieces of art. They have become to have purposes as I have become more deeply conscious over the years. They are here to touch your soul and do their divine work within you.

I also make many custom pieces that are created all individually, taliored to each client's needs and values. Each piece is the result of manifestation through me from the very seed my client plants himself/herself.

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Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Master of Fine Arts, May 2008
Major: Painting; Minor: Non-toxic Printmaking

Award: Graduate Scholarship, School of Art

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Feb 2004
Major: Psychology, English Language and Literature

2020 Online Group Exhibit, "Strength through Unity", Maritime Garage Gallery, Norfolk, CT, USA

2020 Online Group Exhibit, "artWork From Home", Art Gym Gallery, Denver, CO, USA

2007 Group Exhibition, "Stepping Out", Joy Gallery, Rochester, NY, USA

2007 Thesis Show, "Harmony between Contradictions", Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA

2006 Group Exhibit, "Corridor Art", Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA