Grace Kim

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Hi, I’m Grace Kim, a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for minimal, black-and-white ink work and narrative-driven visuals.

About

Hi, I’m Grace Kim, a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for minimal, black-and-white ink work and narrative-driven visuals. I enjoy building clean brand identities and immersive illustrations that communicate clearly through texture and line work. My practice blends analog ballpoint pen and ink with digital processes, and I love sharing stories behind the art with festival-goers and visitors.

I work across brand design, illustration, and exhibition contexts, creating high-density line art and exploring storytelling through visuals. I’m drawn to calm yet bold aesthetics, and I value engaging with audiences to bring art and narrative to life in both gallery and real-world settings.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 3

A collection of detailed digital and ballpoint illustrations focusing on conceptual, narrative, and surreal storytelling themes. Created with meticulous linework and emotional depth, suitable for editorial, book art, and creative concept projects.

  • Art Director
  • Artworker
  • Brand Designer
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A collection of analog pen and ink drawings capturing the historic charm of Paris. This series is inspired by my personal love for the city’s vintage character and timeless architecture. Through detailed line work, I aimed to evoke the raw texture and nostalgic atmosphere found in old photographs of beloved Parisian streets and structures.

You can see the full ‘Paris’ series in the ‘Paris’ highlight on my Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/gracekim.draws/

Work experience

Exhibiting Artist · lebarriofinoJul 2025 – Jul 2025 · 1 mo

- Participated as an independent artist, running an official booth to display and sell original illustrations. - Directly engaged with festival visitors to share the stories behind the artwork.

Freelance Brand Designer & Illustrator · Independent Art PracticeAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

- Consistently create and archive high-density analog pen & ink artwork on personal art account (@gracekim.draws). - Focus on detailed ballpoint pen drawings capturing various textures, moods, and visual stories.

Brand Designer & Illustrator · FIFA ACF Film FestivalJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Freelance brand design and illustration for the festival; created high-density analog pen & ink artworks; engaged with festival visitors to share the stories behind the artwork.

Education

Master’s Degree in Design (Coursework Completed) · Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (ÉBABX)2024 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Design · Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (ÉBABX)2021 – 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in English Linguistics · Busan University of Foreign Studies2012 – 2017

Certifications and awards· 5

TCF2021

B2 (Score: 458) - Official French language proficiency certificate issued by the French Ministry of Education.

Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics of English2030 – 2026
Master’s Degree in Design2030 – 2026
Partner Visa (Family Residence Permit)2030 – 2026

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