Krista Kim
Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and founder of the Techism movement (2014), whose work explores the concept of the digital consciousness. Her interest in digital technology and its revolutionary effects on human perception, media, social structures, and communication had led her to work in both digital and physical realms. Having developed her signature language of shifting gradients using digital software since 2012, her works on glass and plexi hypnotize its viewers into a trance of tranquillity while her video works provide meditative experiences of colour and light.
Most recently in 2020, during the Coronavirus lockdown, Kim continued to explore the creative potential to utilize screens as digital instruments of well-being by creating 'Mars House': a completely virtual environment using her digital zen philosophy as the first “Metaverse home” for sale as an NFT in history in March 2021. The piece received global acclaim and in March 2021 was the highest-grossing sale on an NFT on SuperRare.
In 2014, as a response to society's over-reliance on technology, she started the Techism Movement, a philosophy that recognizes technological innovation as an artistic discipline, encouraging artists to promote digital humanism for our digital culture.
Krista Kim was chosen by Louis Vuitton as a #Louis200 visionary in celebration of Louis’ 200th birthday; contributing Metaverse Editor for Singapore Vogue; Top 30 Most Influential People of the Metaverse by Read and Write Magazine; Architectural Digest AD100, NFTy50 by Fortune Magazine. Kim made an iconic collaboration with Lanvin in 2018. In 2021, Kim collaborated with Mercedes Benz EQS and she was part of the “Proof of Art” exhibition at Francisco Carolinum Museum (Linz, Austria). Kim was creative director for the Utah Jazz NBA Team, “JazzXR” campaign, the first Sports Team Metaverse NFT in history. She was also in a curated auction by Steve Aoki at Sotheby’s and a curated auction for Christie’s by nftnow. Mars House is exhibited at the Hermitage State Museum, “Ethereal Aether” in 2021.
Last update on 10-03-2023
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Featured Artworks
CONTINUUM is a light and sound video installation that creates a meditative space for the viewer. Krista Kim produced this large-scale artwork in a slow animation for a 20-minute sequence. This piece was made in collaboration with Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder, who has composed healing frequency music in correlation with the energy of Krista Kim’s visuals.
This immersive experience has a profound effect of calm, well-being and meditativeness.
Numerous scientific studies have proven the social, psychological, and health benefits of meditation. And mindfulness is now becoming more mainstream as people flock to meditation classes, wellness retreats, and yoga centers. We believe that meditation and mindfulness are essential to restoring balance within ourselves and our communities.
Continuum
2020
Light and Video Installation
"On December 31st, 2022 Krista Kim's community, friends & family are celebrated with a token of appreciation that unlocks exclusive access to Metaverse and Real-Life events. The journey continues in 2023 where we can come together through love and support - both virtual AND real!" (Krista Kim)
KK: HNY 2023
2022
Still Image
The Foundry
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Urban Pixels is a public art exhibition curated by MoCDA in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica featuring Entangled Others Studio, Lethabo Huma, Krista Kim, Giuseppe Lo Schiavo and XCOPY. The works have been exhibited on screens located in some of the most famous and busy areas of Milan (San Babila, Cadorna Square and Cordusio Square), London (Covent Garden) and New York (Times Square).