Kim HyunJoo is an multidisciplinary designer/artist based in Seoul, Korea. She focuses on sculpture, installation, and craft-related lifestyle items. She is truly inspired by nature and loves to explore how natural materials can form, work together, age and biodegrade. She uses a whole range of natural materials such as stone, clay, Hanji; Korean handmade paper, and wood. Her work explores the contrasts and the balances between Korean traditions and modernism, past, present and future, opposites of nature, and all the spaces inbetween. 

Kim HyunJoo’s journey as an artist and designer has been one of constant exploration and synthesis.  Her design philosophy, deeply embedded in the pursuit of‘Plus Nature’, calls for a balance between opposing elements. Her practice stands as a testament to the timeless allure of quality materials, innovative ideas, and respect for nature. Whether it’s the textured charm of stone or the flexible grace of Hanji paper, her work celebrates the vibrancy of nature and the potential of sustainable design.

With her sculptural objects finding homes and acclaim across the globe. The Landscape series,reminiscent of monochromatic Oriental landscape paintings,continues the narrative of this ancient art form in a tangible, three-dimensional format. Carved from rock and brought to life by the artist’s vision and skill, each sculpture invites us to rediscover the beauty of nature, offering a tranquil sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.