Soojin Kim Transforms American Confectionery into Art in Boston

The collection features detailed drawings and paintings that challenge viewers to slow down and examine the nuances of color, texture, and form within everyday sweets. Kim draws on her father’s childhood experiences in Korea, weaving them into the American candy landscape to highlight how mundane objects can carry profound emotional weight. Beyond the canvases, the gallery includes an interactive space where visitors can investigate the visceral link between scent and memory.

Sage Brousseau, the museum’s senior art educator, notes that while the works appear whimsical at first glance, they function as symbols for universal human connections. Kim, who transitioned from an engineering background to fine arts, brings a rigorous technical focus to her work. She holds degrees from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University, and has been recognized with the Boit Award and the Dana Pond Award. The exhibition runs through September 7, with an artist meet-and-greet and storytime scheduled for the opening afternoon.