Krista Kim is a Canadian-Korean contemporary artist andVogue Singapore's metaverse editor[1] known for incorporation of light, digital technology, and sound into her artistic creations. Her portfolio includes touring installations, displays, and the sale ofnon-fungible tokens (NFTs), some of which were developed in collaboration with major corporations.[2]
Kim refers to the overall concept of her art asTechism and includes techniques and media such asLED lights andgradients to create works.[4][5]
Kim collaborated withLanvin on a clothing collection in 2018.[6] In 2021, Kim's projectMars House[1] was described as the first virtual house[7] sold as an NFT, having sold for more than USD$500,000 inethereum (ETH) tokens, abitcoin alternative in thecrypto space.[8] The NFT was designed using video-game software, features music byJeff Schroeder ofThe Smashing Pumpkins,[9][10] and comes with interoperable 3D digital files, allowing the owner to integrate the structure into themetaverse platform of their choice.[2]
Kim is the founder ofTechism movement which acknowledges technological advancement as a form of art.[5]
Kim has been recognized as one of the UNESCO's "50 Minds for The Next 50".[1] She has been recognized as "the new digital Rothko" byForbes.[8] Her work has been featured in Singapore, Shanghai, New York, and Washington, D.C.[4]
