Bio

Krista Kim is an ultra-contemporary artist known for her work exploring the concept of digital consciousness. Kim's interest in digital technology and its impact on human perception, media, social structures, and communication has led her to work in both digital and physical realms.

Krista is a World Economic Forum Cultural Leader and Metaverse Editor of Singapore Vogue. She has contributed to publications like The New York Times and is recognized for her role as the first female NFT artist in the permanent LACMA collection and has been acknowledged in various publications and lists for her contributions to the metaverse and digital art.

In 2014, Kim started the Techism Movement as a response to society's increasing reliance on technology. This philosophy recognizes technological innovation as an artistic discipline and encourages artists to promote digital humanism within our digital culture. In 2020, Kim created 'Mars House,' a virtual environment rooted in her digital zen philosophy, which became the first "Metaverse home" for sale as an NFT. This work received significant attention and became the highest-grossing NFT sale on SuperRare in March 2021. Kim’s immersive installation ‘Heart Space’ at Art Dubai 2024 (commissioned by Julius Baer), epitomizes the transformative power of digital art. 

Through ‘Heart Space’ and other visionary projects, Kim navigates the dynamic landscape of innovation and dialogue, reflecting on her artistic journey, the societal impact of her work, and the boundless possibilities for integrating art and technology in shaping our collective future.

Kim's work has been exhibited in venues such as LACMA, Times Square Arts, Sotheby's New York, Outernet London, Art Dubai, Hermitage State Museum, Carolina Linz Museum, Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Cipolla, Singapore Art, Dongdaemun Plaza Seoul, Tianjin Summer Davos 2023 and Davos 2024 for the World Economic Forum.

Through her innovative creations, Krista Kim continues to explore the intersection of technology and art.

Synopsis

Kim's "Continuum" sound and light installation was featured in Times Square on 96 screens every midnight in February 2022. “Continuum” continues to be toured globally, transforming digital screens into spaces of mindfulness through a digital Zen landscape created to counteract the societal distractions and disconnections brought about by excessive technology use.

Inspired by her time at Kyoto’s serene Ryoanji Temple Garden, the artwork displays subtle gradients on screens that evolve slowly, fostering a tranquil visual experience intended to reconnect viewers with a sense of presence and tranquility.

This unique work aims to challenge and expand the boundaries of how digital art is experienced and appreciated in contemporary culture.