DAYE KIM
Daye Kim (b. 1993) works with wearable art and participatory art based in London. A diverse range of experiences has shaped her artistic journey. After studying art and craft at Sookmyung University in Korea, she further developed her skills through her MA in Metal & Jewellery at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 2023.
At the heart of Da Ye Kim's artistic practice lies a relentless curiosity and a strong desire to explore the boundaries of creative expression. Her enthusiasm for pushing limits is evident in her work, which features inventive, daring wearable art, craftsmanship and metalwork.
By combining her varied background and training with her limitless creativity, Da Ye Kim creates distinctive and captivating pieces. She is renowned for her ability to imbue her work with a sense of wonder and intrigue, captivating viewers and inspiring their imagination...
Experience
Awards
2024
Goldsmith Craft Design Council Awards
- Silver 3D Craft & Design and Horn & Polymer
Goldsmith Craft Design Council Awards
- Brown Conceptual Jewellery
SCHMUCK 2024 Finalist (Munich)
2017
The 18th International Jewellery Design Contest (Korea)
2016
The 17th International Jewellery Design Contest (Korea)
Selected exhibition & Press
2026
Portraits/ Volume 90
Collect Art | GEO | Jan
2025
101 contemporary artists and more.../ VOL11
Collect Art | GEO | Dec
OPEN SUBMISSION EXHIBITION
HUNT MUSEUM | IRE | Dec - Feb
STRANGE TRADITIONS
PLATTFORM-SCHMUCKKUNST | AUT | Oct - Nov
DESIGN-NATION PRESENTS: THE BEAUTY OF BECOMING
THE HUB | Sleaford | Sep - Nov
PARLIAMENT OF THINGS
PURIST GALLERY | London | Sep
NO ONE HAS TAUGHT ME THIS, BLACKDOT GALLERY
BLACKDOT GALLERY | London | Sep
No.15 Divide Magazine | London | Sep
SO MINT! - Interview
Current-Obsession | NED | JuL
Koppel Project, Luminor Art Gallery | London | JuL
Windows Granted Exhibition
The Handbag Factory | London | Jul
Liking Gaps, Group show | London | June
ALSO LIKE Group show London Craft Week | London | May
Inspire - Culture & Learning Group Exhibition
| Nottingham | APRIL
NOD(Not only Decoration) Society Magazine
Next Time, Maybe - The Reject Edition | Munich | Mar
2024
Goldsmith Craft Design Council
Summer Exhibition | London | JUL - SEP
BAO | Birmingham | MAR
Goldsmith Craft Design Council Awards | London | MAR
SUBOART ART MAGAZINE | London | AUG
Munich Jewellery Week
RCA Jam collection | Munich | MAR
SCHMUCK 2024 | Munich | FEB- MAR
2023
RCA MA2 2023 Truman Brewery
Physical Graduation Show | London | JUL
RCA Graduation Show - online
SEASON Gallery Group show| London | JUL
Munich Jewellery Week
RCA Jam collection | Munich | MAR
2022
Caution work in progress - Group Show | London | APRIL
Education
Ma Jewellery & Metal
Royal College of Art
BA Horns Department of Arts & Crafts
Sookmyung Women’s University