Moolbora

About Moolbora

This contemporary white and blue-gray tapestry was hand-sewn by Canadian fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Inspired by her own rich heritage and intricate patterns found in nature, Kim uses industrial felt to create her wall hangings. Coloured ink adds dramatic contrast, visible texture and expressive detail to the white fabric. Kim sews together small pieces of industrial felt, pulled taut to create a raised pattern and tension in the design. In Korean, Moolbora means water splash.

“For me, patterns are everywhere and can manifest in many ways. At the same time, the structural modules represent certain growths or changes brought about through the passage of time.” Chung-Im Kim

Chung-Im Kim has received accolades and exhibitions for her work from prestigious institutions such as the Boston Museum of Art, the invitational Bojagi Exhibition at the Suwon Park Museum in Korea, the Museum Nagele in the Netherlands, and the Belgian Triennial Contemporary Textile Arts Exposition. Kim's exquisite design and execution have been honoured with top prizes and awards in many international art competitions. One of her works was selected as a gift from Canada to the president of China. She received her MFA from Seoul Women's University in 1984 and has taught at OCAD University in Toronto since 2006. She is represented by the Oeno Gallery.