Sehee Shim

“A Piece of Peace”

Opening Reception

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 5-7PM

Exhibition

November 1- 8, 2024

Just as one puts thoughts into words, I record the sentiments of my heart in my paintings. I have a fondness for capturing nature in refined hues and especially enjoy expressing the inner beauty of humanity grounded in truth. Through my artwork, I aim to communicate the unspoken struggles and challenges while also sharing moments of joy and whimsical ideas. It is one of the ways I experience and share beauty, hoping that this joy becomes a gift that touches others. A unique aspect of my paintings is the absence of outlines. I sketch elsewhere or work with the image held in my mind. This allows light to seep into the empty spaces, giving a glowing effect to the piece and evoking a refreshing sense of wind gently passing through.

24 x 36 inch

24 x 30 inch

Sehee Shim’s work is a delicate exploration of emotion, nature, and human beauty. With a background in fine arts and design, she draws inspiration from the world around her, capturing the subtle interactions of light, color, and form. Her paintings are more than representations—they are expressions of unspoken thoughts and sentiments. Her unique technique of omitting outlines allows light to flow through her works, creating an ethereal glow and a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze passes through. She finds joy in portraying the inner beauty of humanity and nature, and her intention is to create a space for viewers to connect with these moments of quiet reflection and unexpected delight. Through her art, Sehee aims to offer a “piece of peace,” a gift to those who encounter her work.

Riverside Gallery is pleased to present “A Piece of Peace,” a solo exhibition by Sehee Shim, on view from November 1 to 8, 2024, with an opening reception on Saturday, November 2, from 5-7 PM. The exhibition will showcase She's latest body of work, which continues her exploration of capturing nature and inner reflections through refined use of color and a unique approach to line and form.

Sehee Shim (b. 1993) earned her BFA from Yanbian University of Science & Technology in China. Through her artworks, she seeks to express a “piece of peace” and share moments of beauty that resonate with viewers.

She's previous exhibitions include “Moments of Scent” (2018), an emerging artist group show, and her solo exhibition “Love” (2018), as well as participation in the Christmas Special Exhibition (2023) and the Blank Illustration Group Exhibition (2023-2024). Her design experience spans branding and illustration projects for various organizations, including cultural spaces and corporations.

Visitors are invited to explore Sehee Shim’s art and experience the harmonious balance between nature, truth, and human emotion. The artist’s intention is for each piece to be a gift that conveys beauty and peace to those who encounter it.

48 x 36 inch