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CityViewNC.com | 33 to the United States for better opportu- nities and education. She continued to study English, but wasn't always sure what her teachers and classmates were saying. As a result, she oen found herself in the position of having to re- do her homework, working harder and more than her peers. She challenges the notion of culture with her statement on her series of re- cent 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. In her statement, Kim notes that al- though the pieces are meant to be com- pletely abstract, in the sense that they offer no commentary on the institu- tions they mirror, viewers commonly form an opinion of them influenced in some way through their pre-existing experiences within their own culture. Techniques of Painting and Drawing As a student in Parks' class, Kim's work was intricate and detailed. Even when it consisted of an abstract study, it included the memory of the object she was working from. "Her color attention was very superior," said Parks. "It wasn't totally abstract; you could see what the object was." Aer traveling to Pratt Institute to view shows of other artist, that basic concept began to change. According to Parks, exposure to these other artists "…guided her to reach another level in her own work." When Kim works now, she will use a sticky stencil to cut out certain shapes for use in her work. She will also use a sponge to paint, with the goal of not leaving brush marks or other indica- tions of her own process. Her goal is to create a clean product, and partially to erase herself out of her own piece. "When I paint, I just paint," said Kim. "I just deal with elements of paint and myself." She does not try to influence the viewer with a particular point of view or perspective, but rather encourages the viewer to let go of preconceived notions Kim encourages the viewer to let go of preconceived notions and see different things in the great swoops of color that appear almost like great ballets of stained glass, or the intricate ink twinings of her work. 165 Westwood Shopping Center Fayetteville NC 28314 910-808-WISH Where Every Girls Wish Is Love Charms!! The Charming Store with the Red Wall and Yellow Door!!! European Beads and Charms that fit Pandora and all other brands Over 25,000 Beads And Charms IN STOCK Have Your Birthday Party In Our Party Room or Just Come In And Create Your Own One Of A Kind Bracelet Or Necklace. Over 300 Origami Style Living Lockets At Prices Anyone Can Afford, As Low As $19.99, And The Most Unique Gifts In The City. www.facebook.com/ lovecharmsusa

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