Seongmin Kim
Seongmin Kim is a London-based contemporary jewellery artist exploring the subtle emotions of human connections. A Central Saint Martins graduate with a BA (Hons) in Jewellery Design, her background and deep interest in fine arts shape her distinct artistic identity across various visual art forms. Working with natural materials like pearl and mother-of-pearl, she crafts symbolic, timeless pieces that resonate deeply with her audience. Beyond traditional jewellery, her practice extends to objects and installations, seamlessly blending craftsmanship with emotional depth.
Seong's work has been exhibited at Goldsmiths' Centre, in the Cluster Jewellery Exhibition(2024), Copeland Gallery and Alsolike Gallery(2025). Continuously refining her technical expertise, she aims to create exhibitions that foster meaningful dialogue and forge stronger connections. Through immersive and interactive storytelling, she redefines contemporary jewellery as a narrative-driven art form that reflects and engages with everyday life.
Motherly Love
The creation of pearls illustrates the contradictory concept of parasite harmony. When an irritant enters an oyster’s shell, the organism covers it with nacre, known as mother-of-pearl, to protect itself from the intruder. Through the collection, Seongmin explores this symbiosis and draws a connection with the relationship of a mother and child. The carefully handcrafted pieces illustrate the notion of a protective and never-ending embrace through the interlocking and overlapping arrangement of pearl and shell.
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