Bo Kim

Bo Kim (b. 1994) is an artist currently based in South Korea, who earned a degree in Painting (BFA) from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in the United States. Bo explores the aesthetics of “impermanence” observed in the gap between nature and humanity. Based on the understanding that all relationships—among humans, nature, and objects—exist in a constant state of flux rather than permanence, the artist visualizes specific moments while embracing the passage of time. Similar to journaling a significant day, Bo translates personal memories and thoughts into her work. This creative act can be seen as an attempt to remember, record, and deeply embody the form and meaning inherent in fleeting moments within the flow of time. In this process, Bo utilizes materials from nature such as sand, hanji (traditional Korean paper), and flowers. For Bo, the act of creation is not merely about making something; rather, it is a process of sensing and understanding the impermanent nature of time that transcends both nature and humanity through these natural materials.