Kim Byungkwan (South Korean, b.1976)
'Being a Rabbit', 2015

signed 'Kim Byungkwan' and dated '2015' (verso)
acrylic on canvas
(unframed)

This work is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.

Dimensions: 91 x 117 cm. (36 x  46 in.)

Artist's studio
Private Collection, London

Kim Byungkwan is a contemporary Korean painter known for his expressive, distorted portraits that explore the tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar. His work often features iconic faces and pop culture figures, which he deconstructs through smudging, layering, and bold brushwork to disrupt visual expectations. By distorting recognizable images, Kim challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions and invites them to find new meaning in what once felt ordinary.