Joon Hee Kim
Joon Hee Kim is a award-winning ceramist who was an art director in her native South Korea. She came to Canada and took patisserie studies at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa before switching careers.
Graduating from Sheridan College, this led Joon Hee to become intrigued with the art of ceramics. As the Cecil Lewis Sculpture Scholarship recipient, she completed a Master’s in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts in the UK. Her compelling ceramic art works have been exhibited in the USA, Germany, and UK. As well as a solo exhibition at the Clay and Glass Gallery. She examines her heritage through the lenses of multiple influences as she travels to both national and international artist residencies.
Following the Banff Clay Revival Residency, she was one of six-selected artists for the Canadian Craft Biennial. Subsequently she attended the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park Residence in Japan, the Ceramic Centre Residency in Berlin, and most recently the Archie Bray Foundation Residency. She is a recipient of of many honourable awards and grants. This includes the Helen Copeland Memorial Award for 6-consecutive years from the Craft Ontario Council. Additionally, she has received numerous grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council. As well as awarded the Best of Student Exhibition from the Toronto Outdoor Fair followed by the Best of Ceramics, and Best of Craft and Design. The prestigious Winifred Shantz National Award was given for an exceptional emerging ceramic artist.
Her latest achievement derives from her work being chosen through numerous selections for the Royal Botanical Garden’s International Sculpture Collection. Including great recognition as the Artist of the Year 2023 by the ITSLIQUID group.