Ji Young Kim

Born and raised in Korea, Ji Young Kim’s work explores themes of humanity, life, and spirituality. Her drawings engage with nature as a means of connecting to our shared human experience, navigating between the tension of the dark and the light, yet with a gentle sense of hope.

Awards

JIA Illustration Award 2026: An International Illustration Competition - Gold Award | 2026

Winner of the 2026 Society of Illustrators Student Competition - In Memory of Harry Campbell Scholarship Award | 2026

3×3mag International Illustration Award - Honorable Mention | 2026

IlloBoom(Taiwan) Top50 | 2026

Final Winner: Love Luggage Student Competition hosted by The Society of Illustrators and Unclaimed Baggage - Selected as the final winner, painting personalized luggage to inspire resilience in youth | 2026