{"id":11242,"date":"2023-09-04T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/04\/road-to-the-gateway-korea-krista-kim-bridges-east-and-west-through-digital-artistry\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:00:00","slug":"road-to-the-gateway-korea-krista-kim-bridges-east-and-west-through-digital-artistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/04\/road-to-the-gateway-korea-krista-kim-bridges-east-and-west-through-digital-artistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Road to The Gateway Korea: Krista Kim Bridges East and West Through Digital Artistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As we eagerly await the arrival of\u00a0The Gateway Korea<\/a>, we invite you to join us on the journey to our flagship event going global. The Gateway will feature an audio-visual gallery where art, technology, and community unite. Attendees will also be able to engage in fireside chats with visionary creators worldwide, representing both Western and Eastern cultures.<\/em><\/p>\n

As we are on the road to Korea, we\u2019ve interviewed some of the biggest Korean creators in the Web3 space who will be exhibiting at the event, each pioneering their artistic journey in unique ways.<\/em><\/p>\n

Krista Kim<\/a> is a contemporary artist and the founder of the \u201cTechism\u201d movement \u2014 a philosophy that recognizes technological innovation as an artistic discipline, encouraging artists to promote digital humanism for our digital culture. This unique philosophy perceives technological innovation not just as a tool but as an artistic discipline in its own right. <\/p>\n

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According to Kim, Techism pushes for the marriage of art and technology in ways that champion digital humanism, emphasizing the need for a more interconnected and humane digital culture. This ethos aligns with The Gateway\u2019s mission: to spotlight and elevate the revolutionary and boundary-pushing facets of art. <\/p>\n

Kim is also the creator of Mars House, one of the first-ever Metaverse homes for sale as an NFT. The piece received global acclaim, and in March 2021, it was the highest-grossing sale of an NFT on SuperRare. She\u2019s since then collaborated with brands such as Mercedes Benz EQS and Louis Vuitton and has been featured in auctions at both Sotheby\u2019s and Christie\u2019s. She\u2019s also partnered with Emmy award-winning immersive director Peter Martin to co-found [0], an innovation lab and creative studio.<\/p>\n

Her artistic expression delves into meditative painting in the digital age, where she skillfully merges technology as a mechanism for wellness, bringing harmony and serenity to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Krista opened up to nft now about her international childhood, how the fusion of Eastern and Western influences is reflected through her art, and how Asia\u2019s cultural ascendancy is molding the next generation.<\/p>\n

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‘Mars House’ by Krista Kim \u2013 the first NFT digital house \ud83e\udd0d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor over a millenia, Zen philosophy has taught us that our environment becomes a mirror of the mind. We now live in a digital world, and I create Digital Zen for our screens\u2014our consciousness.\u201d @Krista_Kim<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lPdFPLL51G<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Unit London (@weareunitlondon) July 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Coming full circle <\/h2>\n

Krista Kim<\/a> is a Canadian Korean who grew up in Toronto and also spent 13 years living in Seoul and other parts of Asia. <\/p>\n

Drawing on her heritage and early experiences, she said her upbringing has had a big impact on her art.<\/p>\n

She credits her father, who is a Supreme Grandmaster of Taekwondo (and pioneered Taekwondo in Canada), as an influence for learning about Korean culture. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy father introduced martial arts to me and my two younger sisters. The lessons of meditation, ethics, and discipline profoundly shaped our childhood,\u201d Kim recalled. \u201cIn my artistry, I\u2019m channeling my experiences as a meditator, intertwining Eastern philosophy in a tapestry of East meets West. It\u2019s a reinterpretation of my upbringing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet, during her university years, she drifted from this path. It was only after she spent time in Japan and Korea, immersing herself in the culture, that she rekindled her connection. For Kim, understanding the origins of the practice was vital. She came to see wellness and mindfulness as continuous journeys, echoing sentiments passed down by her father.<\/p>\n

Battling personal challenges of depression and anxiety, Kim sought solace in a known sanctuary. \u201cI returned to meditation because I knew that would help me,\u201d she confided. \u201cIt was the right call. And then, it was when I was enrolled in my art school that I started to meditate again. And then I just went full deep into creating art that healed me. and that\u2019s where my art comes from.\u201d This therapeutic journey through art not only served as a healing mechanism for Kim but also shaped her unique artistic identity. <\/p>\n

Since then, Kim has remained steadfast in her passion, using her artwork as a bridge to communicate her emotions and experiences.<\/p>\n