About The Work
Krista Kim’s digital gradient works are meditative expressions of the intersection between art and technology, offering a Zen experience to counterbalance the negative effects of digital media on mental health. Inspired by her time living in Japan and the practice of meditation, Krista uses screens—often seen as sources of anxiety and overstimulation—to create serene, calming environments. These gradients are abstract reductions of color and light emitted from screens, designed to quiet the mind and foster inner peace.

Krista’s gradients are more than just visual meditations; they are symbols of the fluidity and constant transformation of our culture in the digital age, as outlined in her Techism manifesto. Through this philosophy, she believes that art, when paired with technology, can heal and recalibrate our mental states. Since 2012, Krista has been capturing digital images of LED lights and manipulating them with software to create these immersive pieces. Her work embodies a vision for a more harmonious coexistence with technology, transforming it into a tool for mental wellness and cultural reflection.

Artist Biography
Krista Kim is an award-winning, ultra-contemporary artist known for her work exploring the concept of digital consciousness. Kim's interest in digital technology and its impact on human perception, media, social structures, and communication has led her to work in both digital and physical realms.  She is the World Economic Forum Cultural Leader and Metaverse Editor of Singapore Vogue. 

In 2020, Kim created 'Mars House,' a virtual environment rooted in her digital zen philosophy, which became the first "Metaverse home" for sale as an NFT. This work received significant attention and became the highest-grossing NFT sale on SuperRare in March 2021.

In 2014, Kim started the Techism Movement as a response to society's increasing reliance on technology. This philosophy recognizes technological innovation as an artistic discipline and encourages artists to promote digital humanism within our digital culture.

Kim's "Continuum" sound and light installation was featured in Times Square on 96 screens every midnight in February 2022. She has contributed to publications like The New York Times and is recognized for her role as the first female NFT artist in the permanent LACMA collection and has been acknowledged in various publications and lists for her contributions to the metaverse and digital art.

Kim’s immersive installation ‘Heart Space’ at Art Dubai, commissioned by Julius Baer, epitomizes the transformative power of digital art. Through ‘Heart Space’ and other visionary projects, Kim navigates the dynamic landscape of innovation and dialogue, reflecting on her artistic journey, the societal impact of her work, and the boundless possibilities for integrating art and technology in shaping our collective future.

Kim's work has been exhibited in venues such as LACMA, Sotheby's New York, Art Dubai, Hermitage State Museum, Carolina Linz Museum, Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Cipolla, Times Square, Art Dubai, Singapore Art, Dongdaemun Plaza Seoul, Tianjin Summer Davos 2023 and Davos 2024 for the World Economic Forum. Through her innovative creations, Krista Kim continues to explore the intersection of technology and art.