Artist Bio

Meren Kim is a contemporary abstract painter/designer who currently lives outside the Boston area.  She studied art at The University of Massachusetts, Boston and Mass Art, in addition to continuously learning and practicing new painting/ drawing techniques.  She has always loved art and anything creative.   As a child she was recognized for her talent in local art competitions and her teachers. 

Meren’s style has evolved from her formal training in realism to a love of the abstract. Her love of color, texture, shapes and pattern drive her to create works that try to capture the viewer and bring them to a place where their own senses and creativity can be awakened and engaged.   

Artist Statement

I feel my art is constantly changing and evolving.  I love trying new things and seeing what I can create with new mediums and materials. When I began creating art it was based purely on realism and being able to draw/paint what I saw in front of me, but now I consider myself an abstract artist.  I like the freedom it gives me.  I feel I can do so much more with abstract art. It forces me to approach art with different eyes.

My inspiration comes from taking ordinary things, shapes, colors, textures and breaking them down into simpler things or adding to them and creating something unique and thought provoking.  I am constantly changing from creating organized, geometric patterns to wild free-flowing pieces.  I like creating my own version of what things mean/ represent to me.  I want to have the viewer experience my art the same way since art is subjective and it should be a personal one for each viewer.  I like creating works that people will view and want to know “what does it mean?” or “does it mean anything?”. I want to have the viewer use their own imagination and tap into their own creativity.