DAYE KIM

Daye Kim (b. 1993) is a wearable art and contemporary art artist 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 and daring approaches to craft and jewellery design.

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

2025
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