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Paper artist and art director Yeni Kim working with a miniature paper artwork in her studio

Yeni Kim

 Paper Artist, Art Director 

Yeni Kim is a paper artist and art director who has been at the forefront of contemporary paper art in Korea for more than fifteen years. With a background in craft and fashion, she brings material sensitivity and a refined visual instinct to each project, transforming paper into intricate, emotionally resonant worlds.

Her practice moves fluidly across art, fashion, beauty, jewelry, food, broadcast media and spatial display. For each collaboration, she looks closely at the identity and story at its core, translating them into tactile imagery that feels fresh, unexpected and memorable.

Every work is built through small, deliberate gestures—drawing, cutting, scoring, folding and assembling. The time embedded in this process is not simply a means to an end; it is part of the work itself. It reflects her belief that patience, consistency and accumulated effort can give meaning to even the smallest act.

Through miniature architecture, sculptural objects and imagined landscapes, Kim invites viewers into worlds that feel tranquil, warm and quietly hopeful. Her work offers not only visual delight, but also a gentle sense of courage and hope—along with a renewed appreciation for things made slowly, carefully and by hand.

HER PRACTICE

Creative Process

Documenting her creative process through cinematic imagery, revealing the precision and craftsmanship behind each work.

Workshops

Leading hands-on workshops with luxury brands, inviting participants to experience her paper art firsthand.

Broadcast

Collaborating with major broadcasters on election coverage and other national programs through paper art, art direction and set design.

Press

Her practice has been featured in interviews and editorial coverage by international publications.

Selected international press features and interviews with paper artist Yeni Kim
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