"For the upco­ming resi­dency program, I am excited to embark on a three-month arti­stic journey in Lenz­burg, Swit­zer­land. As a multi-disci­pli­nary artist working across pain­ting, sculp­ture, textiles, and instal­la­tions, my prac­tice is deeply rooted in soci­etal pheno­mena, explo­ring issues and indi­vi­duals within society. This resi­dency offers a unique oppor­tu­nity to delve into the theme "Inter­Ge­ne­ra­tions," reflec­ting my ongoing commit­ment to under­stan­ding and bridging gene­ra­ti­onal and soci­etal divides.
During my time in Lenz­burg, I intend to immerse myself in this remote envi­ron­ment from my daily routine, embra­cing the tran­qui­lity it offers to focus on my arti­stic prac­tice without distrac­tions. Enga­ging with new surroun­dings and people will be inva­luable, provi­ding fresh perspec­tives and inspi­ra­tion. A signi­fi­cant aspect of this resi­dency will involve orga­ni­zing work­shops and cooking sessions, foste­ring connec­tions with resi­dents through shared culi­nary expe­ri­ences.
Drawing from my Korean heri­tage, I plan to host Kimbap-making sessions. Kimbap, a beloved Korean dish, symbo­lizes commu­nity and harmony, much like the soci­etal unity I strive to portray in my art. By intro­du­cing locals to Kimbap and explo­ring new ingre­dients together, we will create oppor­tu­ni­ties for cross-cultural under­stan­ding and meaningful conver­sa­tions.
These inter­ac­tions and shared expe­ri­ences will not only enhance my arti­stic vision but also serve as a cultural bridge, foste­ring healthy rela­ti­on­ships and promo­ting a healthy life­style through food. Docu­men­ting these moments will further enrich my artwork, high­ligh­ting the power of art to tran­scend borders, race, and gene­ra­ti­onal divides. I am confi­dent that this resi­dency will lead to new arti­stic chal­lenges and achie­ve­ments, driven by the inspi­ra­tion drawn from the vibrant commu­nity of Lenz­burg and the serene envi­ron­ment that surrounds it."

Minhee Kim hat ihre akade­mi­sche Ausbil­dung im Bereich Texti­lien und Kunst am Royal College of Art in London (2018) und an der Ewha Womans Univer­sity in Seoul durch­laufen. Ihre künstle­ri­sche Arbeit wurde mit zahl­rei­chen Ausstel­lungen und Resi­denzen inter­na­ti­onal gewürdigt. Zu den Höhepunkten zählt ihre Final­teil­nahme beim Loewe Craft Prize 2019 in Tokio. Ihre Werke wurden in ange­se­henen Bien­nalen und Ausstel­lungen gezeigt, darunter die Lucca Bien­nale 2021, die Euro­pean Prize for Applied Arts 2021 in Belgien sowie das London Design Festival 2018. Auch Solo-Ausstel­lungen prägen ihren Werde­gang, wie ihre Shows in Seoul (2014–2016). Ihre Werke sind Teil der Samm­lung des Seoul Craft Museum und privater Samm­lungen in Korea. Zudem lehrte sie 2015 und 2016 an der Ewha Womans Univer­sity in Seoul.

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