Kim Young-hwa

A painter with an ever-evolving inner world. Kim Young-hwa is a central figure in Korean-style painting in Korea. Known by titles such as “Korea’s first golf painter,” “master of Dongdo Seogi (Eastern Way, Western Tools)” and “the painter who painted the king’s portrait,” she explores depth of inner life and Eastern color under the theme of “meditation and healing,” and continues a positive dialogue with viewers. This creates the deep artistic value felt in her work.

In 2020, in Kim’s own words, her “life’s work” came into the world: the “Magic Moment” series. The series expands the viewer’s world of reflection and expresses meditation and the world of inner images. Kim said, “My earlier work was mostly paintings for myself. But this work is for the viewer.” The “Magic Moment” series has a consistent three-part structure. The non-figurative work of color, ink and gold powder on the three divided planes adds stability to the picture. The number three signifies completeness; it reduces the stress of choosing, creates balance and builds rhythm. She found the healing art she had always pursued in a change in the structure of her work. Her work continues to evolve. To convey deeper energy of meditation and healing to both creator and viewer, she continues to move toward perfection.

Biography

Exhibition history of painter Kim Young-hwa.

• Graduated from the Department of Oriental Painting, Hongik University, and its graduate school
• Produced the standard royal portrait of King Muryeong, the 25th king of Baekje
• 9th-generation descendant of Danwon Kim Hong-do
• Second daughter of Dobong Kim Yun-tae, Busan Intangible Cultural Property No. 13, master potter
• 65 solo exhibitions, 150 group exhibitions
• Serialized for 15 years in Munhwa Ilbo golf essay column
• 2019 ARIRANG TV “Heart to Heart”
• 2020 JTBC “Everything About Golf,” “Trend Zoom-in”
• 2022 MAGIC-MOMENT 60th Solo Exhibition (New York)
• 2023 Artwork featured in SBS Fri–Sat drama “The Escape of the Seven” and JTBC Wed–Thu drama “Miracle Brothers”
• 2025 Mungyeong Cultural Arts Center “Soil and Brush” father-daughter exhibition, special invitation; more than 70 solo exhibitions; Mungyeong City promotional ambassador
• Benefit exhibition “Fields of Stars” (Mexico); LA Art Show (LA); San Francisco Art Market (San Francisco); ART BUSAN (BEXCO)