Sophia Kim

Sophia Kyungwon Kim, a Toronto-based visual artist and mother of four, is pursuing an MFA at OCAD University, building on her BFA in Drawing and Painting from the same institution. Her art, shaped by mutualism, ecological interdependence, and symb...

Sophia Kyungwon Kim, a Toronto-based visual artist and mother of four, is pursuing an MFA at OCAD University, building on her BFA in Drawing and Painting from the same institution. Her art, shaped by mutualism, ecological interdependence, and symbiotic relationships, draws inspiration from her diverse life experiences, including her former role as a police officer in Korea and her journey as an immigrant mother. Passionate about nature, Sophia explores the entangled relationships between organic and synthetic materials, emphasizing the delicate balance of collaborative survival. She uses oil and acrylic to capture often-overlooked entities, focusing on mushrooms—organisms that thrive through interconnection and mutual support. In a world of constant change, she aims to reveal subtle stories within nature, urging viewers to recognize the intricate web of coexistence that sustains life.