Jinchul Kim

Jinchul Kim is a Professor in the Art Department at Salisbury University, where he serves as the head of the Painting and Drawing areas. He teaches Senior Exhibition, Painting, and Drawing classes. Born in South Korea, he moved to the U.S. in 1989 and holds a BFA and MFA from King Se-Jong University (Seoul) and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts (New York City).

His artistic practice focuses on painting and mixed media, with over 20 solo exhibitions and 300+ group exhibitions across Korea, Japan, Europe, and the U.S. Awards include the 1986 Art Journal 'Artist of the Year' recognition and notable grants from the Phyllis H. Mason Foundation, George Sugarman Foundation, and Maryland State Arts Council.

Kim received Salisbury University's highest teaching honor (Regents Faculty Award, 2008) and maintains active studios and creative projects in painting, drawing, and video installations.