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This contemporary, indigo-coloured sculptural textile wall hanging is handmade.

The uniquely stunning textile art of Chung-Im Kim has garnered her international acclaim. Inspired by her own rich South Korean heritage and intricate patterns found in nature, Kim uses industrial felt to create her wall hangings. The process to create these pieces is intricate and time-consuming, as each tapestry is hand-sewn. Using a traditional Korean stitch, Kim sews together small pieces of industrial felt, pulled taut to create a raised pattern and tension in the design.
In this piece, hand-dyed deep blue indigo creates an elegant nature-inspired pattern that pops against the white fabric.

“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

“Kim’s felt conceptions bridge the artistic worlds of craft, design, and fine art.” Dr. Jessica Veveers, Art Historian

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.