Han Nae Kim: Charcoal, Ott and Moments

Opening in the Main Gallery
Saturday 27 June 2 – 3.30pm

Han Nae Kim is a visual artist based in Auckland, who recently completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne and is currently undertaking doctoral studies at Elam School of Fine Arts. Exploring the ‘in-between’ as a field of encounter, collision, penetration and fission comprises the general understanding of the artist’s practice.

The process of repetitive layering, rubbing and sanding, makes the surface of her work rich with potential. It becomes the symbolic skin, which possesses a virtual depth that can be constantly manipulated and regenerated.

In her exhibition, Han Nae wants to share the investigation around the process-orientated approach to creative practice, especially through her drawing-based works, which has reassured her of the liberating force and cathartic potential of making art.