Narae Kim
Organiser 1st Seoul International Artists’ Books Fair
South Korea
My ten years of work comprises my research and exploration into the numerous possibilities and directions of book arts. In book arts, unlike the procedure of common mass-produced books, a book artist controls every step in the production of their books. Sometimes with accidentally obtained images, a book artist finds a narrative in the images and connection with the story and can link the images with the story in the book. My work is deeply influenced by the work of Susan Johanknechdt, Keith smith and Helen Douglas.
Narae Kim, artist statement
Narae Kim was also the organiser of the 1st Seoul International Artists’ Book Fair and has also been involved in organising Book Arts exhibitions at the Hyundai National Museum, Insa Art Gallery and Artinus Galleries in Korea as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.She is the founder and Director of Bookpress publishing in Seoul and is a lecturer at Myong-Ji University (1998- present) and the Seoul Arts Centre Design Academy (2003-present). Previously she has lectured at the Samsung Art & Design Institute( 2003-2004); the Kaywon School of Art & Design (2002); Konkuk University (2001); the University of Seoul (2001); the Korean National University of Arts (2000-2001) and Chungwoon University (1999-2001). She was educated at Sejong University and has completed an M.A. in Book Arts at the Camberwell College of Arts, University of Arts London. Her artworks are included in a number of public collections including the Tate Gallery, London UK; Camberwell College of Arts Library, London UK; Oxford University Library; Chicago Art Institute, USA; Book and Paper Centre, Chicago USA and Columbia University Collection, USA.