About the Work
Minyoung Kim corrals viewers into an adventurous world located just beyond the confines of reality. Rife with creatures that sprout from flowers, ooze from culinary delicacies, or tower anonymously out of frame, Kim’s work is often comical, at times somber, yet always imbued with her characteristic breezy sense of beauty. Kim paints on unstretched canvas, which creates a light movement and delicate dreaminess, echoing the surreal nature of her mischievous vignettes.
Our print collaboration Milky Ghost is based on Kim’s painting of the same name. An exclusive limited edition of 30 featuring silkscreen gloss varnish on Hahnemuhle museum etching paper, the work features a central character — the black cat – which is emblematic of Kim’s narratives that occupy the border between the surreal and the everyday. Historically, black cats are associated with bad luck, the occult, and a general sense of unease. But who’s pointing the finger?
Regarding the relevance of the iconic feline, Kim explains, “Black cats appear as curious symbols in most of my paintings; this creature is the main character who always catches the moment of danger. They are leading the story in my paintings, making my work more humorous and satirical.” By befriending that which we’ve been taught to fear, Kim’s fantastical world disarms our preconceived notions, allowing us to roam freely in her endlessly exciting imaginary tales.
Says the artist, “Milky Ghost is one of my favorite paintings and I’m very excited for the opportunity to share the work with more people in an editioned format.”
Artist Biography
Minyoung Kim (b. 1989, Seoul, South Korea) has held solo exhibitions at Taymour Grahne Projects (London), Aoutgallery (Beirut) and Seogyo Art Space (Seoul), among others. Select group exhibitions include forthcoming 2023 presentations at Half Gallery (New York) and Wilder Gallery (London), as well as previous shows at The National Taiwan Arts Education Centre (Taipei), Hashimoto Contemporary (New York), WOAW Gallery (Hong Kong), and Saatchi Gallery (London). Kim received her BA in Painting and MFA in Printmaking at Sungshin Women’s University (Seoul) and an MFA in Painting at The Slade School of Fine Art (London). She lives and works in London, UK.
Authentication & Resale
Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist on front.
This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by Exhibition A.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
Unframed work ships within 5 business days of your order. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for framing and delivery. Need it faster? Expedited options may be available by emailing service@exhibitiona.com. All work ships from the US. International customers are responsible for any customs, duty, or VAT charges.
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at service@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for framed orders after that time period (as your frame will have been ordered and cut within that time period). We may not be able to accommodate your request to cancel your order for an unframed work after 24 hours if it has been packaged and processed by our fulfillment center.
We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing service@exhibitiona.com.
