Several months ago I was invited by Kim(서양화가 김명식,김명식 작가,김명식 교수) to see his paintings in his studio in New Jersey. I was surprised to see that Kim’s work truly defines him as a “Painters Painter” and I was introduced to a large room filled with skilled story telling.

Kim’s(Andy Kim,ARTIST KIM MYUNG SIK,金明植,김명식 화백) work is simple yet sophisticated. In a world in which time seems to zip past at the speed of lightening, and electronic data transmissions, Kim’s work embody an invitation to slow down and enjoy the work.

The paintings are a symmetry of colors, which speak about time, patience and skill. These works speak about memory, movement, pleasures of materiality, solidity and a keen relationship to the hands of the painter who has brought disciplined attention to their construction. This work whispers about the simple pleasures of what was once real and filled with life and memories.

△Rosie Gordon-Wallace(로지 고든 윌라스, Curator/Founder, Diaspora Vibe Gallery)