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Kim Nampyo

Kim Nampyo (Born 1970/73) is active/lives in South Korea.  Kim Nampyo is known for Mixed-media sculpture, installations with memory. cultural heritage themes.

Kim Nam-Pyo is a contemporary South Korean artist known for his striking mixed-media sculptures and installations that explore the themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. Born in 1970 in Daegu, South Korea, Kim studied sculpture at Hongik University in Seoul before receiving his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2000.

His work is characterized by his innovative use of a diverse range of materials, including wood, metal, paper, and fabric, often incorporating traditional Korean techniques such as lacquer and embroidery. He is particularly known for his large-scale sculptures, which combine intricate details with a strong sense of organic form, often suggesting the human body.

One of Kim's best-known works is Silk Road, a large-scale installation consisting of hundreds of silk cocoons, arranged in a circular formation and suspended from the ceiling. The work is inspired by the ancient trade route that connected East and West, and the   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 2086 characters.]  Artist bio

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