joann lee kim

I create art as an approach to transforming conflict and fostering peace.

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I loved this project with the kids I taught last year. May we teach our kids that our creations should reflect the compassion and justice we so desperately need and want to see in this world.

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My students wrote open letters of love and admiration (and one a letter of apology) for the Black community. We... https://t.co/oVZQV20xFK

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The creative process can be such a painful process sometimes. I rebel against my purpose and the Divine Source... https://t.co/8BxOKuNBjD

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Creating for solidarity. These kids know what’s up. #stickermaking #stopthesweeps #fannielouhamer #compasion #tellthemtolove

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Here’s what next weekend will look like. I am so excited to be a part of this! https://t.co/mfqLvzryF3

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Happy to have been a midwife for this work. It was a fun afternoon at the park! Thanks to all our collaborators! https://t.co/HWvYFs7dWS

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#blessed to be in partnership and share life with someone who thinks and loves so deeply. Thank you Grant Vissers... https://t.co/OGK1qrCw6X

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Thank you for viewing and engaging with my work! A lot of these pieces are outward visions of internal struggle,... https://t.co/ZQGNlp2KCQ

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9/15
The Revolution Will Not Be Sanitized, 2017
Hanger wire and hanger covers, 76” x 66” x 14”
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The Crucifixion... https://t.co/hIeyhTbZoZ

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8/15
Breastplate of Righteousness, 2017
Acrylic and artificial olive branch on found sparring gear, 18” x 20” x... https://t.co/zDG1QOOeOw

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1/15
My Beloved, 2017
Acrylic on found violin, 30” x 8.5” x 5”
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The Baptism of Jesus, Matthew 3:13-17
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“Oh no!... https://t.co/K26xmqE0Ey

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2/15
Kihap, 2017
Video, 00:00:40
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Kihap, an outward energy that establishes confidence, strength and breath... https://t.co/NTfUhbirWt

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Love is not antithetical to being outraged. Let’s be very clear about that. And love is not antithetical to... https://t.co/y7l7018ozJ

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Invocation to the brave space created tonight at our beloved community dinner. Thankful for the authenticity and... https://t.co/g08zhC5cFd

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What we did in the workshop I facilitated earlier this month at Nexus Convocation. It turned out to be messy,... https://t.co/NOJh7dC2BK

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Know our history. Understand how we are complicit. Use our bodies to dismantle racism and anti-blackness. Rest in... https://t.co/b5Kc8TpNqf

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We had a whole team helping with deinstallation!! Thankful for you @dae_jr @kenroh_ and family and others... Til... https://t.co/PFloj0bxQM

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Kihap, 2017 https://t.co/Oa7ssrnho2

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The Revolution Will Not Be Sanitized, 2017 https://t.co/NdBmQ41ziI