News – Clara Kim Art

VERNISSAGE | Clara Kim | March 20 – April 8, 2025

Dear friends and collectors, I am happy to invite you to my solo exhibition at Galerie St- Laurent +Hill in Ottawa. You can also visit the gallery anytime between 10am-5pm, If you are interested in this exhibition and you are not able to attend during the Opening Night, next Thursday March 20th. There will be on display 18 pieces of artworks including paintings, 3D artworks with integrated lights, and a sculpture. Please find below the invitation details and images of some of the artworks that will be at the show. “시작도 끝도 없는” (No Beginning Nor End) Opening Reception : 5-8pm Thursday…

San Francisco – Magazine | Moda Raffinata Fall 2024 Back Cover Story

Crafting a unique voice: Clara Kim’s Artistic Journey Cultural Catalyst: Clara Kim serves as a vibrant advocate for cultural diversity through her art, captivating her audiences unique narratives and perspectives that challenge conventional norms and inspire a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of human experience. Moda Raffinata is a luxury lifestyle magazine. You can order a digital copy of this edition of the magazine here.

Korea – Magazine | Moms Career Fall 2024

Clara was interviewed for the Korean magazine, Moms Career, fall 2024 edition. “Don’t just focus on your goals, but enjoy the excitement and happiness in the process and walk your own path”. [MomsCareer = Ahn Sun-young, U.S. Correspondent] Clara Kim immigrated to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, 14 years ago and started her career as an artist as a teacher at the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) and as a Language Level Tester for the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 10 years ago, he has been devoting himself to the world of art as a full-time artist, and enjoys various…

Canadian Art Junkie Magazine Spring 2024

Ottawa artist Clara Kim was born and raised in South Korea, where the loss of her mother at the age of 8 left her reeling. She lost her voice for 8 months. That time was when animals blunted her grief and became her closest friends, she says. Ottawa artist Clara Kim was born and raised in South Korea, where the loss of her mother at the age of 8 left her reeling. She lost her voice for 8 months. That time was when animals blunted her grief and became her closest friends, she says. “My Dad helped me in a…

Ottawa Life Magazine Cover Story Fall 2023

It is such an honour to be on the cover of Ottawa Life Magazine as the representative for the Women of Consequence feature story. OLM interviewed several women of consequence in Canada who defined success on their own terms, including a member of parliament and a billionaire business woman. This issue of the magazine will be displayed at Chapters, Shoppers Drug Mart and other retails shops in December 2023.

Luxe Magazine Spring Summer 2023

Luxe Magazine Cover - Spring Summer 2023

Clara has been keeping very busy over the past year, with the highlight being featured in an article written in Luxe Magazine about Clara and her wonderful artist talent. Editor Julie Beun met with Clara and interviewed her to learn about her with artistic style, her childhood experiences and how it shaped and influenced her life and art style. My fingers are flying across the keyboard on my laptop as fast as they can go — 80 words a minute? — but Clara Kim outpaces me.” Julie Beun, Luxe Magazine editor Link to Ottawa Luxe Magazine article To see the…

Government of Ontario Art Collection 2021

I am very honoured to be part of the Government of Ontario 2021 Art Collection. In regards to the painting: People often think that frogs are vulnerable, and roosters love dining on frogs. Therefore, I gave the frog a red color to turn it into a poisonous frog, a fact the bird is aware well of. At first glance, it may appear the rooster is readying to step on the frog. But the ironic truth of the situation is that the rooster is the one who is afraid, not the frog. This simple image serves as a reflection of our…

City of Ottawa Art Collection

City of Ottawa Art Direct Purchase Program 2019

I am so honoured that my painting, Rooster and Frog 3, has been selected by the City of Ottawa and added to their public Art Collection.