Soo Kim

(Torches flare at various points around the space), 2023
Hand-cut archival pigment print
65 x 49 inches

(The grainy sound of water), 2023
Hand-cut archival pigment print
65 x 49 inches

(The light again grows from darkness, but now runs from right to left, shuts off), 2023
Hand-cut archival pigment print
65 x 49 inches

(A figure, clothed in yellow, appears and repeats the spiralling dance. Suddenly, the figure disappears), 2023
Hand-cut archival pigment print
65 x 49 inches

(The figure in blue breaks right to sing into the distance), 2023
Hand-cut archival pigment print
2023
65 x 49 inches

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view
Text written by Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view
Text written by Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view
Text written by Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

Aria
2023
Anat Ebgi
Installation view

The City Beautiful (She puts her letter into an envelope, and seals it), 2020
Three hand-cut archival pigment prints
49 ½ x 49 ½ inches

The City Beautiful (She pauses, thinking, sitting quite still. Her feet are bare and her shoes are placed neatly to one side. He is painting her portrait), 2021
Three hand-cut archival pigment prints
43 x 50 inches

The City Beautiful (He laughs and goes down the steps of the verandah. He hesitates shyly), 2021
Four hand-cut archival pigment prints
52 ¼ x 40 inches

The City Beautiful (She has unconsciously crossed her legs, which brings his work to a halt. He waits, patiently. She notices that he has stopped), 2021
Hand-cut archival pigment prints, acrylic lacquer
39 x 50 inches

Nothing is anonymous of handling materials on the

rational level of experiencing
2017
Hand-cut paper, acrylic lacquer
ramed dimensions: 32 ¼ x 30 ¾ inches

And whenever one wishes one may return to it
2014
Hand-cut paper
33 1/8 x 39 ¾ x 3 inches

And whenever one wishes one may return to it, 2014 (detail)

By what we love
2014
Hand-cut paper
33 ¼ x 29 ¾ x 3 inches

That was because this year of course will go on
2014
Hand-cut paper
66 x 67 ¾ x 3 ½ inches

That was because this year of course will go on, 2014 (detail)

(Approaches him - quieter)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
21 x 45 x 2 ½ inches

(Approaches him - quieter), 2014 (detail)

(He turns on him suddenly, reaches out a hand)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
49 ¾ x 72 ¾ x 2 ½ inches

(He turns on him suddenly, reaches out a hand), 2014 (detail)

(And he disappears from view)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
49 ¾ x 72 ¾ x 2 ½ inches

(When the light comes, after a few seconds, it comes as a sunrise)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
49 ¾ x 72 ¾ x 2 ½ inches

(He has surprised himself)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer,
43 1/2 x 65 1/4 inches

(At the last moment before they enter – wistfully)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer,
43 3/4 x 65 1/2 inches

(Fractional suspense)
2014
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
43 x 64 1/2 inches

(Coming back, now that she has gone)
2013
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
41 ¾ x 60 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

(He looks in her direction, who is just disappearing)
2013
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
41 ¾ x 60 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

 (Repeating the words, as if to understand better)
2013
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
41 ¾ x 60 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

Soft Target
Curated by Phil Chang and Matthew Porter
June 26 – September 6, 2014
M + B Gallery
Los Angeles, California
Installation views

(The sound of panting)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
53 ¼ x 75 3/8 x 2 ¼ inches

(The sound of panting), 2012 (detail)

(Taking off his hat, and kissing her hand)
2012
Hand-cut inkjet print
53 ¼ x 75 3/8 x 2 ¼ inches

(After casting a last fond look after her)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
53 ¼ x 75 3/8 x 2 ¼ inches

(After casting a last fond look after her), 2012 (detail)

(Becoming more remote)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
28 7/8 x 41 x 2 inches

(He examines his tongue)
2012
Hand-cut inkjet print
53 ¼ x 75 3/8 x 2 ¼ inches

(Quickly putting his hand to his mouth)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
52 ½ x 73 ¾ x 2 ¼ inches

(Suddenly sees her, surprised)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
53 ¼ x 75 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

(Suddenly sees her, surprised), 2012 (detail)

(The tides gradually pushed her far away)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
28 7/8 x 41 x 2 inches

http://anglesgallery.com/ssp_director/exhibitions.php?id=176

(Not sure of herself)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
55 1/8 x 75 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

(Pauses at the door, hesitates)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
55 1/8 x 77 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

(Pushes forward, lost in thought)
2011
Two hand-cut inkjet prints on Somerset velvet paper
33 ¾ x 47 5/8 inches

(Pushes forward, lost in thought), 2011 (detail)

(Searching)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
55 1/8 x 75 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches

(She recognizes him)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
33 ¾ x 47 5/8 x 2 inches

(She recognizes him), 2012 (detail)

(Stops, frozen)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
55 1/8 x 75 x 2 ¼ inches

(The moment has passed)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
33 ¾ x 47 5/8 x 2 inches

(The moment has passed), 2012

(Waiting for a pause)
2012
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
33 ¾ x 47 5/8 x 2 inches

(Disappearing behind his wife)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
52 ½ x 75 x 2 ¼ inches

(Sleepily averts his head a little on account of the dust)
2012
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
53 x 74 ½ x 2 ¼ inches

(Turns back to look at her once more)
2011
Two hand-cut inkjet prints on Somerset velvet paper
33 ¾ x 47 5/8 inches

(Turns back to look at her once more), 2011 (detail)

(After looking)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print
58 x 61 3/8 inches

(Suddenly, he seems to make up his mind)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print
25 ½ x 25 ½ inches

(Suddenly, he seems to make up his mind), 2011 (detail)

(Clear as winter ice, this is your paradise)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print
61 ¾ x 61 1/8 inches

(Clear as winter ice, this is your paradise), 2010

(The woman bows, smiles, and leaves)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print
61 3/8 x 61 1/8 inches

(The woman bows, smiles, and leaves), 2011 (detail)

(The sound of someone in the hallway and a woman’s voice calling, “Excuse me”)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print
61 ¾ x 61 1/8 inches

Camouflage
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print
62 ½ x 60 x 3 inches

(Clear as winter ice, this is your paradise)
2010
Recto and verso views

Chelsea 1
2015
Hand-cut inkjet print, acrylic lacquer
Framed dimensions: 51 ¼ x 73 inches

(A long pause)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
62 ½ x 61 ½ inches

(After a deep sigh)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ¼  x 61 ¼ inches

(He exits)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 ¾ x 26 inches

(He exits), 2011 (detail)

(He pretends to look at himself)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ¼ x 61 ¼ inches

(He touches him)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
62 ½ x 61 ½ inches

(In a natural tone)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ½ x 61 ¼ inches

(In a natural tone), 2011 (detail)

(In an even more familiar tone)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ½ x 61 ¾ x 3 ¾ inches

(Looking at him in surprise)
2011

Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 ½ x 25 3/8 inches

(Looking at him in surprise), 2011 (detail)

(Plucking up courage)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
26 x 25 ¾ inches

(Regaining her self-possession)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 x 25 x 2 inches

(Running his hand over the back of her neck)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 x 25 x 2 inches

(Running his hand over the back of her neck), 2010 (detail)

(She extinguishes the last light)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
60 ½ x 60 inches

(She is visibly trying to find words)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ½ x 61 ½ inches

(She keeps them in her hand)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ¼ x 61 ¼ inches

(She seems to be trying to find the right words)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
62 x 61 ¾ x 3 ¾ inches

(She seems to be trying to find the right words), 2011 (detail)

(Shrugs his shoulders and exchanges a wink)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 x 25 x 2 inches

(Starting to leave, then hesitating)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
61 ¼ x 61 ¼ inches

(The other two smile)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 x 25 x 2 inches

(Very heavy silence)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
62 x 72 x 3 inches

(With a burst of laughter)
2010
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 x 25 x 2 inches

(With rising exaltation)
2011
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
25 ¾ x 25 ¾ inches

Black Sun

January 8 – February 12, 2011

Angles Gallery

Los Angeles, California

Installation views

http://anglesgallery.com/ssp_director/exhibitions.php?id=148#1

(Falling suddenly to her knees)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(After a pause)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(After a pause), 2010 (detail)

(Glancing back)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(He sighs)
2009
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(He sighs), 2009 (detail)

(He turns to go)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(Leaving)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(Letting go of the young woman)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(More laughter)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(Returning)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(Suddenly and loudly)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(They walk awhile in silence)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

(Trying to pull her away)
2010
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
36 x 36 x 2 inches

Black Sun
January 8 – February 12, 2011
Angles Gallery
Los Angeles, California
Installation views

http://anglesgallery.com/ssp_director/exhibitions.php?id=148#1

Midnight Reykjavík 6
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Midnight Reykjavík 12
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Midnight Reykjavík 11
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Midnight Reykjavík 11, 2007 (detail)

Midnight Reykjavík 2
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Midnight Reykjavík 5
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Midnight Reykjavík 5, 2007 (detail)

Midnight Reykjavík 9
2007
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

Me and my brother
2009
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

You and your sister
2009
Two hand-cut chromogenic prints
48 x 48 inches

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/urban_panoramas/

http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/247771/soo-kim-midnight-reykjavik-5-south-korean-negative-2005-print-2007/

(They draw closer, halt)
2008
Hand-cut chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

(Hand to heart sighing)
2008
Chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Untitled (Superheavies 1)
2008
Hand-cut chromogenic print, acrylic lacquer
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Untitled (Superheavies 1), 2008 (detail)

(They almost fall)
2008
Chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

(Totters forward)
2008
Hand-cut chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Untitled (Superheavies 2)
2008
Chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Untitled (Superheavies 3)
2008
Hand-cut chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

(Vexed)
2008
Chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Untitled (Superheavies 4)
2008
Hand-cut chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

(He imitates her almost falls)
2008
Chromogenic print
30 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches

Superheavies
April 26 – June 14, 2008
Sandroni Gallery
Los Angeles, California
Installation views

http://sandronirey.com/exhibits/2008/ex_past2008.shtml

http://sandronirey.com/artists/soo_jin_kim/work.shtml

(They stop looking at the sky, 1)
2006
Duraclear print mounted on acrylic
46 x 60 inches

(They stop looking at the sky, 2)
2006
Duraclear print mounted on acrylic
46 x 60 inches

(They stop looking at the sky, 2), 2006 (detail)

(They stop looking at the sky, 3)
2006
Duraclear print mounted on acrylic
46 x 60 inches

(They stop looking at the sky)
January 22 – April 23, 2006
Pasadena Museum of California Art
Pasadena, California
Installation views

http://pmcaonline.org/exhibitions/soo-kim-they-stop-looking-at-the-sky/

Soo Kim, Mary Temple: Photographs and Light Installation
January 20 – February 24, 2007
Sandroni Rey Gallery
Los Angeles, California
Installation views

http://sandronirey.com/exhibits/2007/ex_past2007.shtml

The DMZ (Train station)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
69 ½ x 48 ¾ x 27 ¼ inches

The DMZ (Waiting)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
69 ½ x 48 ¾ x 27 ¼ inches

The DMZ (Inspection)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
43 ¾ x 64 ½ inches

The DMZ (Security)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
43 3/4 x 65 inches

The DMZ (X-rays)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
43 3/4 x 65 1/4 inches

The DMZ (Tour Bus)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
43 x 59 inches

The DMZ (Camouflage)
2016
Hand-cut, double-sided inkjet print
43 3/4 x 65 inches

(In a low voice, out of the side of his mouth)
2016
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
25 x 36 inches

(He chuckles at his own fancy – reaches over and shakes his shoulder)
2016
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
25 x 36 inches

(His eyes blinking sleepily lazily)
2016
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
25 x 36 inches

(Leans toward him, a comical intensity in his low voice),
2016
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
25 x 36 inches

(With inner sardonic amusement – flatteringly)
2016
Two hand-cut inkjet prints
25 x 36 inches

(Grins at him affectionately now—flatteringly)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print,
31 x 46 1/2 inches

(Opens one eye to peer over his spectacles — drowsily)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print,
31 x 46 1/2 inches

(His head sinks to the table again and he is at once fast asleep)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print
30 x 45 inches

(He jerks and twitches in his sleep and begins to mumble)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print
59 x 93 inches

(As if replying to this, he comes to a crisis of jerks and moans)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print,
29 x 44 inches

(Suddenly his eyes open wide)
2017
Hand-cut, folded inkjet print
30 x 45 inches

Homesick for a Better World
2018
Installation view

Homesick for a Better World
2018
Installation view

Homesick for a Better World
2018
Installation view

Homesick for a Better World
2018
Installation view

The DMZ (Ballad of the branches and the trunk), 2018
(Side 1)
Hand-cut, double-sided pigment print
51 x 71 ½ x 16 inches

The DMZ (Ballad of the branches and the trunk), 2018
(Side 2)
Hand-cut, double-sided pigment print
51 x 71.5 x 16 inches

To those born later, 2018
Hand-cut pigment print, acrylic lacquer
43 ¾ x 49 inches

(He has surprised himself), 2014
Hand-cut and folded pigment print, acrylic lacquer
51 x 73 inches

(All the occupants of the room stir on their chairs but none of them wakes up), 2018
Hand-cut and folded pigment print, acrylic lacquer
52 x 71 ½ inches

On the decay of love, 2018
Framed hand-cut pigment print, hand-cut pigment print, two pigment prints, split geode, on custom-designed walnut shelf
42 x 53 x 8 inches

Love songs in a bad time, 2018
Framed hand-cut pigment print, framed double-sided hand-cut pigment print, hand-cut and painted pigment print, pigment print, on custom-designed walnut shelf
25 x 48 x 8 inches

The DMZ (Ballad of the drop in the ocean), 2018
(Side 1)
Hand-cut, double-sided pigment print
51 ¾ x 71.5 x 16 inches

The DMZ (Ballad of the drop in the ocean), 2018
(Side 2)
Hand-cut, double-sided pigment print
51 ¾ x 71.5 x 16 inches

(When the light comes, after a few seconds, it comes as a sunrise), 2014
Hand-cut and folded pigment print, acrylic lacquer
51 x 73 inches