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Sun Kyoung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Metalsmithing/Blacksmithing Program at the School of Art and Design, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She holds a BFA, MFA from Sungshin Women’s University (Seoul, Korea), and a second MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA). Her research focuses on jewelry as a medium for interactive performance, exploring human relationships through wearable art. Notable awards include the Brodie Fellowship and Niche Award.
- Education: BFA (2001), MFA (2003) Sungshin Women’s University; MFA (2008) University of Illinois.
Her work bridges art and interaction, emphasizing the body’s role in defining jewelry’s meaning. Exhibitions include the Sieraad International Jewellery Fair (Amsterdam), Craft Forms (Pennsylvania), and the 40th Mid-States Craft Exhibition (Indiana). Professional roles include visiting artist lectures at institutions like the University of New Mexico and Missouri State University.
- Awards: LEAP Award (2009), Society of North American Goldsmith Scholarship, Rosen Group Niche Award.
- Exhibitions: Over 20 international and national shows, including solo exhibitions in Tennessee, New Mexico, and Indiana.
Kim actively contributes to craft communities through organizations like the Society of North American Goldsmiths and the American Craft Council.
