CV
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
10+ years, Professional Studio Art Practice
5+ year, Teaching, Instruction, Mentoring (Fine Arts, Sculpture)
Chang Il Kim, an artist-educator and art-based researcher at the University of Florida, brings over a decade of experience to his MFA in Studio Art. His wire-based sculptures explore cross-cultural narratives, blending diverse philosophies and post-colonial themes while reinterpreting animal and natural forms through surreal, transformative, and spatially dynamic approaches.
EDUCATIONS
May/2027, Studio Art MFA, School of Art + Art History, University of Florida(UF), Gainesville, FL
Awarded Full Scholarship and received stipend/benefits for Instructor's Record, including teaching responsibilities.
May/2023, MFA, Rinehart School of Sculpture, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
Feb/2019, BFA, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Jul/2026 – Aug/2026, Fellowship Residency, Vermont Studio Center(VSC), Johnson, VT
Awarded the Vermont Studio Center Fellowship (VSC Fellowship Fund); residency fee fully covered, including private room, private bathroom, private studio space, and all meals.
Focused development of the Woven Continuum series, extending wire weaving and welded frameworks to investigate line as spatial and temporal structure.
Dedicated time for studio research, material studies, and maquettes toward upcoming exhibitions and conference presentations.
Community engagement through peer studio visits and open-studio sharing within the VSC resident cohort.
Jun/2023 – Aug/2023, Artist Residency, Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency Program, Joshua Tree, CA
Awarded full scholarship including stipend, private studio space, and housing support.
Developed a series of works by working on a series of artworks with abstract drawings on a canvas extending to 3-D forms made from shapes, lines, and artist's ideas
Created art pieces focused on the transformation of visual space by using linear materials, such as wire, to show the transition between two and three-dimensions
Observed nature, creatures, and Joshua Tree National Park weather to incorporate into artwork resulting in six pieces using wire, fabric, twine, wood, modeling paste, spray paint, and acrylic paint
Organized an open studio to introduce, promote, and sell artwork to the public
EXHIBITIONS
Oct-Dec/2026, Group Exhibition “The Handmades’ Tales” Webber Center Gallery, College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL
Feb-Mar/2026, Solo Exhibition “Woven Continuum” 4MOST Gallery, UF School of Art + Art History, Gainesville, FL https://www.instagram.com/p/DVG6E9NkQMk/
Feb–Mar/2026, Group Exhibition “Six Forms of Address,” Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville, FL https://arts.ufl.edu/event/six-forms-of-address/
Jul/2023, Solo Open Studio on Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency, Joshua Tree, CA https://www.jthar.org/2023-residency-recipients-778946.html
Jul/2023, Group Exhibition “Young Blood”, Maryland Art Place Gallery, Baltimore, MD https://www.mdartplace.org/exhibitions
May/2023, Group Exhibition “Asian North 2023 - TRANSition/TRANSformation/TRANScendence,” The Parlor, Baltimore, MD
Apr/2023, MICA Grad Show III, Sheila & Richard Riggs Gallery, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
Nov/2022, Group Exhibition “Liminality,” Sheila & Richard Riggs Gallery, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD,
Dec/2021, Group Exhibition “럼블범블 Rumble Bumble,” Sheila & Richard Riggs Gallery, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
Jul/2021, Group Exhibition ‘Summer Vacation,’ Gallery Mare, Busan City, South Korea
Jul/2021, The selection of artists in Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival (ASYAAF), hosted by Chosun Media, Seoul Metropolitan Government, South Korea
Nov/2020, The selection of young artists in ‘Young Art Fair Under 39’, hosted by the Busan Cultural Foundation, Seoul Metropolitan Government, South Korea
Jul/2020, Group Exhibition ‘Hey! Summer,’ Gallery Mare, Busan City, South Korea
May/2020, Group Exhibition “Burning Earth,” F1963, Busan City, South Korea
Nov/2019, Group Exhibition “AGE 2030,” Ujung Art Center, Seoul Metropolitan Government, South Korea
Jun/2018, Participating Artist, ‘2018 Busan Annual Market of Art [BAMA] Age 2030,’ Bexco Complex I, Busan City, South Korea
Mar/2018, Group Exhibition, ‘Taiwan Art Inquiry Exhibition (with winners of a special prize at 43rd Grand Art Exhibition of Busan), Geumnyeonsan Gallery, Busan City, South Korea
Nov/2017, Selection of Young Artist, Project Art Busan, F1963 Gallery, Busan City, South Korea
Sep/2015, Group Exhibition, ‘Young Artists’, Busan Cultural Center, Busan City, South Korea
AWARDS, GRANTS, & FELLOWSHIPS
July/2026, Graduate Student Travel Award (Received $400), UF Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Jun/2026, Graduate Student Research Travel Award (Received $300), College of the Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Jun/2026, Travel Support Award (Received $200), School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Feb/2026, Graduate Student Travel Award (Received $300), Office of the Vice President for Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Jan/2026, Graduate Student Research Travel Award (Received $300), College of the Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Sep/2025, Graduate Student Research Travel Award (Received $400), College of the Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Sep/2025, School of Art + Art History Research Travel Award (Received $200), School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Aug/2025, U.S.-Korea Conference (UKC) Travel Support, U.S.-Korea Conference (UKC), Atlanta, GA
May/2025 Jalyn Imani Stallworth Internship Fellowship (Received $2,500), Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Nov/2021, Sculpture, 47th Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Cultural Center, South Korea
Nov/2020, Sculpture, 46th Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Cultural Center, South Korea
Oct/2019, Sculpture, 45th Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Museum of Art, South Korea
Aug/2019, Non-figurative Art Field, 38th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, Ansan Culture & Arts Center, South Korea
Nov/2018, Sculpture, 44th Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Busan, South Korea
Sep/2017, Sculpture, 43rd Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Busan, South Korea
Sep/2017, Non-figurative Art Field, 36th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Sep/2016, Figurative Art Field, 35th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, Cheonan Arts Center, South Korea
Aug/2016, Sculpture, 42nd Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Museum of Art, South Korea
Apr/2016, Non-figurative Art Field, 35th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, Cheonan Arts Center, South Korea
Aug/2015, Sculpture, 41st Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Museum of Art, South Korea
Jul/2015, Grand Prize, Sculpture, 28th Sungsan Fine Arts Competition, Sungsan Art Hall, South Korea
Jul/2014, Special Award, Sculpture, 40th Grand Art Exhibition of Busan, Busan Museum of Art, South Korea
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Koh, J., & Kim, C. (2026, Under Review). Exploring wire as method: Reflexive making, learning, and more-than-human ecologies. Manuscript submitted for publication to Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education (jCRAE), special issue: The arts, social movements, and public pedagogy.
Koh, J., & Kim, C. (2026, Under Review). WARPing the curriculum: Rethinking foundations through more-than-human ecologies. Studies in Art Education
Thesis Publication
Kim, C. (2023). Interdimensional conversations - Line [Master’s graduate project thesis], Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b5af3644-87c2-4f69-bea8-c0f79d641162
Selected Press (Art Magazines, Newspapers, and Broadcast Media)
Kim, C., & Opoku-Mensah, B. (2025, October 13). TASKATTABLE at UF: Q&A with TASK Project Creator Oliver Herring. University of Florida College of the Arts News. https://arts.ufl.edu/news/taskattable-at-uf-qa-with-task-project-creator-oliver-herring/
VoyageLA. (2023, December 23). Meet Chang Il Kim of California. Los Angeles, CA. https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-chang-il-kim-of-california/?utm=
Towson University Asian Arts & Culture Center. (2023). Debris – Changil Kim. Baltimore Asian Community History Project. Towson University, Towson, MD. https://www.towson.edu/campus/artsculture/centers/asianarts/collection-resources/baltimore-asian-community-history/korean-american/debris-changil-kim.html?utm
Featured Artist, Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival (ASYAAF), a nationally publicized exhibition hosted by Chosun Media, Seoul, South Korea, Jul. 2021. https://asyaaf.chosun.com/artistroom/?armode=profile&artist_idx=732
Featured artist in a television segment on the group exhibition at Gallery Mare, Cultural Walk, Busan MBC, July 2, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8DCF2LUz5E
Featured artist in media coverage of Burning Earth, an environmental-themed curated exhibition organized by Busan Cultural Foundation and Busan Metropolitan City, May 2020. https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=408918
Money Today. (2019, November 21). Busan Gallery Association Presents the AGE2030 Exhibition at Ujung Art Center. Seoul, South Korea. Identified Changil Kim as a participating artist in a regional emerging-artist development initiative supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service. https://www.mt.co.kr/culture/2019/11/21/2019112115214384458
Busan Ilbo. (2018, Jun 24). 2018 Busan Annual Market of Art Draws Large Weekend Crowds. Busan, South Korea. Featured Changil Kim as a selected emerging artist in the AGE2030 Special Exhibition and highlighted his line-based aluminum sculptures. https://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=20180624000056&utm
KNN News. (2018, Jun 22). BAMA Special Exhibition Highlights Emerging Contemporary Artists from the Busan–Gyeongnam Region. Busan, South Korea. Featured Changil Kim’s sculpture in a juried exhibition recognizing promising emerging artists. https://news.knn.co.kr/news/article/82551?utm
Busan Ilbo. (2018, January 21). Four Emerging Artists from Busan Explore the Future of Asian Art in Taiwan. Busan, South Korea. Featured Changil Kim as a recipient of the 43rd Busan Fine Arts Competition Emerging Artist Special Award and highlighted his critical reflections on contemporary Asian art, interdisciplinary media, public art, and arts education institutions.https://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=20180121000084&utm
Busan Art Exhibition Catalogue (2018). Featured as a recipient of the Young Artist Special Award and selected participant for the Taiwan Art Research Tour Exhibition.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:c8f9c953-9d8a-4d75-a0ee-67189715e6ec
Newsis. (2017, November 9). Featured Changil Kim as one of the selected emerging artists for Project Art Busan 2017. https://mobile.newsis.com/view/NISX20171109_0000142952
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Aug/2024 – May/2027, Teaching Associate / Instructor of Record, Studio Art, School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Courses taught: ART 2013C Space Studio, Fall 2025; Spring 2026; Summer 2026 / ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space, Fall 2026.
Independently taught undergraduate sculpture and spatial-design courses focused on space, form, structure, installation, material experimentation, mold-making, assemblage, collaborative making, critique, and reflective studio practice.
Designed curricula that move students through hands-on material investigations, technical demonstrations, individual and group projects, process-book documentation, written reflection, and final critiques.
Emphasized student-centered learning, material literacy, conceptual development, safe studio practice, and the connection between sculptural making, research, and lived experience.
Fall 2026, ART 304 Contemporary Drawing Practices, Invited Visiting Artist & Workshop Instructor, Department of Visual Arts, Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
Invited to lead a campus discussion with Art History, Fine Art, and Graphic Design students on contemporary sculpture, material-based practice, and interdisciplinary approaches to drawing and spatial thinking.
Designed and facilitated a hands-on workshop for ART 304: Contemporary Drawing Practices, introducing line as a three-dimensional and relational structure through wire-based making, demonstration, and critical discussion.
Summer 2025, Curatorial Modern Project, Workshop Instructor – Education Department, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida
Designed and led interactive art-making programs (Art Cart, Tot Time, Outreach events), connecting museum collections with family and youth audiences.
Developed lesson plans, instructional examples, and facilitated age-appropriate hands-on activities both at the museum and in off-site community settings.
Spring 2026, ART 4828C Senior Studio, Invited Visiting Artist Lecturer, School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Delivered an invited artist lecture and Q&A session examining the role of line in contemporary art through historical precedents, interdisciplinary practices, and personal studio methodology.
Guided students in critically analyzing the material, spatial, and conceptual dimensions of line, encouraging individual interpretations within their own artistic practice.
Discussed creative process, technical approaches, and the relationship between line-based sculpture, research, and contemporary visual arts education.
Spring 2026, ART 2701C – Shaping Form and Space, Invited Visiting Artist Lecturer, School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Presented methods for translating line into three-dimensional form through wire-based construction, pierced sculpture, and spatial drawing practices.
Demonstrated how material properties, fabrication techniques, and structural decision-making influence artistic meaning using examples from personal studio practice.
Engaged students in discussions connecting material exploration, conceptual development, and spatial thinking within contemporary sculpture and interdisciplinary studio practice.
Spring 2025, ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice (WARP), Workshop Instructor, University of Florida, School of Art & Art History Studio Art, Gainesville, FL
Guided students in developing their artwork through critiques, discussions, and constructive feedback, assisting the professor in evaluating assignments and grading.
Led independent workshops, presenting personal research and practice in specialized areas of artistic practice to expand students’ understanding of contemporary art approaches.
Facilitated exposure to diverse artistic styles, cross-cultural perspectives, and conceptual strategies, encouraging risk-taking, critical thinking, and original problem-solving in student work.
Supported students in articulating ideas, conducting independent research, and integrating aesthetic and conceptual considerations within their practice.
Fall 2024, ART 2013C Core Foundations – Space Studio, Workshop Instructor, University of Florida, School of Art & Art History Studio Art, Gainesville, FL
Guided students in foundational 3D studio practices, including spatial investigations, form development, and contemporary design strategies.
Facilitated project-based learning through critiques, workshops, and individual tutorials, supporting students in research, experimental design, and sketchbook work.
Introduced students to historical and contemporary references, theory, and vocabulary to cultivate technical and critical competencies in three-dimensional design.
Encouraged student exploration of creative strategies, site visits, and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance understanding of spatial concepts and artistic practice.
Feb/2024 – May/2024, Art Instructor in regional art academy, Artroom101 Art Institute, Fort Lee, NJ
Taught K-12 students in both portfolio development for high schoolers and creative art workshops for elementary students.
Assisted students in building fundamental artistic skills and fostering creative confidence by class and workshop time.
Mentored local children in quarterly painting contests on environment, technology, and nature, providing artistic guidance, technical instruction, and creative support.
Jan/2022 – Dec/2022, Studio, Graduate Program Assistant, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Rinehart School of Sculpture, Baltimore, MD
Managed maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of machinery and tools (e.g., welders, plasma cutters, metal cutting saws), and materials used in the Rinehart School of Sculpture program; documented equipment maintenance and refurbishments
Facilitated acquisition of new equipment; constructed furniture items (e.g., boxes, desks)
Scheduled visiting artists, coordinated visits, organized classes and critique (question and answer; Q&A) sessions; coordinated facilities used by in-house, program, and visiting artists
May/2021 – Jun/2021, Assistant Instructor, Neighborhood Glitter Art Outing, Art Education Program, Geumjeong Cultural Center, Busan City, South Korea
Managed schedule and provided art instruction in painting and sculpture up to 25 students, under supervision of main instructor to local residents weekly (two hours in morning, two hours in afternoon)
Prepared art class materials, managed schedules, and oversaw art supplies inventories during classes
Conducted lecture presentations on art history (Renaissance, Modernism, important historic artists)
Facilitated Q2 exhibitions of student artwork, in addition to joint group large-scale drawing displays
Apr/2013 – Dec/2018, Teaching and Studio Assistant, Dong-A University, Fine Art Department, Busan, South Korea
Instructed students, as an assistant instructor, circa three times weekly to between 4 and 12 students
Conducted tasking under the guidance of a professor in art studios, including large steel sculptures, installations, and human body castings, using tools to cut steel, trim, weld, and cast metal art pieces
Coordinated and assisted in scheduling large-scale public art installations, including transportation of art pieces and installing artwork ranging in sizes between up to 110 square feet to as large as 17’x16’x14’ in dimensions
May/2021, Mentor, Tutor, Instructor, Art Institute, Busan, South Korea
Mentored art students seeking ‘study abroad’ opportunities in creating portfolios for school enrollment applications, as well as advice for studying abroad
Demonstrated types of artwork to include, guided students on specific pieces to use in portfolio for school applications, and advised them on portfolio organization
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Oct/2026, SECAC National College Art Conference, Winston-Salem, NC
Chaired and organized the session “Weaving Relations: Indigenous Women’s Textile Practices in Contemporary Art” and presented “Woven Continuum: Indigenous Fiber Practices, Collective Authorship, and Art-Based Research.”
March/2026, Geo-Aesthetics Nineteenth Annual International Conference, Towson University College of Liberal Arts, MD
Presented “Sensorial Boundary Crossings in Art Education: WARP (Workshop for Art Research and Practice)”
Feb/2026, 2026 CAA (College Art Association) Conference, Chicago, IL.
Presented the research paper, "Reweaving Lines: Visual Hybridity and Cultural Identity in Contemporary Art"
Oct/2025, SECAC National College Art Conference, Cincinnati, OH
“When Research Meets Creativity: Strategies for Turning Tension into Innovation,” in the SECAC 2025 session “Wide-Awakeness in the Arts Classroom: Cultivating Imagination and Innovation in Art Education.”
Aug/2025, US-Korea Conference (UKC), Atlanta, GA
Presented research poster,“Rhizomatic Space and Collectivist Structure: An Art-Based Research Approach to Wire Installation,” examining wire-installation art through theoretical frameworks and STEAM-based qualitative research with student resources.
March/2025, Geo-Aesthetics Eighteenth Annual International Conference, Towson University College of Liberal Arts, MD
Presented “The Aesthetic Dimensions of Linear Materials,” examining wire-installation art through theoretical frameworks and intercultural perspectives while sharing my artistic approach.
SERVICE
Oct/2026, Session Chair, Weaving Relations: Indigenous Women’s Textile Practices in Contemporary Art, SECAC 2026 National College Art Conference, Winston-Salem, NC
Led and managed the accepted SECAC 2026 session proposal, Weaving Relations: Indigenous Women’s Textile Practices in Contemporary Art.
Reviewed and evaluated paper proposals during the Call for Papers period, ensuring timely completion of all reviews by the SECAC deadline.
Coordinated session planning and communication with SECAC leadership and presenters to support a successful in-person session at the conference.
Mar/2026, Visiting Artist Studio Mentor, ART 4828C Senior Studio, School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Conducted individual studio visits with senior undergraduate artists following an invited visiting artist lecture.
Provided feedback on material selection, fabrication techniques, and conceptual development, supporting students in refining their studio practices.
Mentored students through discussions of artistic process, technical problem-solving, and project development.
Feb/2026, Supporter, Faculty Candidate Campus Visits (Computational Media Art), School of Art + Art History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Supported the Computational Media Art faculty search by evaluating candidate research presentations and graduate discussions.
Engaged in critical evaluation of candidates’ research, artistic practice, and teaching philosophies.
Contributed to the department’s academic community through participation in the faculty recruitment process.
Summer 2025, Supporter, Community Programs, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Facilitated museum outreach and public engagement programs connecting the Harn Museum with schools, childcare centers, and community organizations.
Designed and led collection-inspired artmaking activities that encouraged creative exploration through inquiry-based museum education.
Collaborated with museum educators, docents, and community partners to deliver accessible arts education for children, families, and diverse public audiences.
Apr/2025, Supporter, Faculty Candidate Campus Visits (Sculpture Studio Art), School of Art + Art History, University of Florida(UF), Gainesville, FL
Contributed to departmental service by supporting three faculty candidate campus visits.
Represented the department’s pedagogical environment and academic culture by evaluating public lectures and observing graduate critiques.
Provided evaluative input that informed the faculty search process, strengthening departmental hiring decisions.
May/2023, Contributor, Asia North 2023: A Celebration of Art, Culture & Community
Asian Arts & Culture Center, Towson University & Central Baltimore Partnership, Baltimore, MD
Created and exhibited Debris, an installation informed by oral-history interviews with Korean immigrant women living in Baltimore.
Collaborated with local Korean American community members to examine migration, identity, memory, and cultural adaptation through sculpture.
Contributed to a community-centered exhibition and public program connecting artists, cultural organizations, and Baltimore residents.
Jun/2021, Community Arts Engagement Facilitator, Neighborhood Glitter Art Outing, Geumjeong Cultural Center, Busan, South Korea
Guided community participants through the Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA), fostering engagement with contemporary art and regional cultural programming.
Connected community-based art education with professional exhibition experiences through guided tours and discussion.
Assisted participants in the collaborative creation of a large-scale community painting project that strengthened collective artistic participation.
Jun/2018, Contributor, AGE2030 Emerging Artist Program, Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA) BEXCO, Busan, South Korea
Selected through the AGE2030 Emerging Artist Program to exhibit sculpture at the Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA).
Presented work within one of Korea’s largest contemporary art fairs, engaged with collectors, curators, artists, and the public through exhibition and media interviews.
Featured in regional media coverage highlighting participation in the AGE2030 emerging artist exhibition.
Mar/2018, Contributor, Taiwan International Art Exchange Program, Busan Fine Arts Association, Taiwan
Selected by the Busan Fine Arts Association to participate in a fully funded international cultural exchange program.
Represented the association through exhibitions, studio visits, and professional exchange with Taiwanese artists.
Fostered cross-cultural dialogue and expanded international professional networks through artistic collaboration.
