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CityViewNC.com | 35 Kim challenges the notion of culture with her statement on her series of recent drawings, which consist of ink and acrylic pastel shadows of famous architectural institutions overlaid by twining, rambling veins of ink that look almost alive against the blocky building outlines. drawing before folding it over and beginning work on the next section. Each piece be- came an experience that she never remembered complete- ly aer moving on. "I wasn't sure, just working on that moment…trying to be in it," said Kim, who found herself becoming lost in that moment with just the white paper, the pen and her art. "It was a challenge, but also exciting." What to look for at the exhibition "I'm very happy for her to be able to come back home and share her work," said Parks. She added that the journey to be an accomplished, working artist wasn't always "smooth sailing," but that Kim constantly met those challenges, taking them as a gi. "e way Kim brings a concept to the viewer…it's kind of like an inner search," said Parks, when asked what visitors to the exhibition should look for in her former student's work. "She will start in a place with a concept in her own self and she trusts that concept." Kim noted that she chose the title "Searching for the Real," because that name reflects what she does when she paints or draws. "at's my main concern…as an artist," said Kim. "I believe that art is philosophy." As an artist, she feels the need to let go of what she believes, of something stuck in her mind, in order to be open to other perspectives and hopes that others will experience this in her work. Kim's work is not a straightforward, linear journey, Parks explained. "She's on a road of her own design." e exhibit, which opened February 13 at David McCune International Art Gal- lery, Methodist University, runs until April 15. CV Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? With a wise design And plants aligned To use minimal H 2 O! Planning a visit to Cape Fear Botanical Garden? PWC hopes you'll stop by the At Home in Carolina water-wise garden exhibit. is collaborative project between the Botanical Garden and PWC shows how (contrary to "popular belief ") beautiful gardens can flourish with minimal watering – through proper plant selection and garden layout. You're sure to enjoy this lovely garden. And you'll learn how you, too, can have attractive landscaping that conserves our precious water supply. www.faypwc.com Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N Eastern Blvd. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. noon-5pm capefearbg.org Stop. Think. Conserve.

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