Kim has been working in clay for over 12 years and teaching with us for six. Her artistic journey began with a degree in filmmaking from Boston University in 2005 and continued into a decade-long career as a graphic designer. In 2012, she became a student at The Clay School and immediately fell in love with ceramics. She left the corporate world to pursue pottery full time four years later.

Kim’s current body of work explores the inherent tactile qualities of clay. She use both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, a variety of smooth and groggy dark clay bodies, slips, and additives to explore the raw, elemental beauty of the material. The striking landscapes of Iceland—its volcanoes, lava fields, and breathtaking terrain—inspire her forms and textures, infusing her work with a sense of place and wonder.

Kim’s work has been featured in juried fine craft shows, galleries, and museum shops around the country. When she isn’t teaching, Kim can be found working in her Salem, MA home studio with her husband, cat, and “studio assistant” pup.