“Beauty is perceived in the movement of the beloved.”

Vivienne Kim

Vivienne’s art is an embodied expression of her contemplation on the inter-formative life of humanity embedded in the world. It encompasses multiple spectrums of reality, from the ephemeral to the perpetual, from past to future, and from the unconscious to the conscious, intersecting the imperceptible, spiritual, metaphysical, incorporeal, sociocultural, geopolitical, economic, biological, corporeal, and physical realms.

The images are installed in the open air as they are less concerned with grasping the moment and more focused on giving, being in dialogue, receiving, reflecting, and revealing the nature of the continual movement toward Love.

The portal-like rings symbolize the orchestration of elegant movement across the three worlds in appreciation of truth, goodness, and beauty. Inspired by string theory, which suggests that all fundamental particles and forces arise from the vibrations and interactions of tiny strings across multiple dimensions, these rings evoke a holistic view of reality, from the microscopic to the cosmic. They reflect the interconnectedness of the existence of human life, revealing the emergence of beauty, wisdom, symmetry, and harmony within the universe. Rather than being perfect circles, the rings are naturally wired three times with an open end. This design expresses the dynamics of reality, highlighting the continuous creation and evolution at each step in humanity's journey. The open form signifies the idea that the future is not fixed but ever-expanding as we appreciate the depth and richness around us.

Three framed images showcase the artist’s early-stage sketches, highlighting the development of her theory on Homo Aestheticus for the sustainable flourishing of the world.