Mimi Park, a 29-year-old South Korean artist based in New York, creates kinetic sculptures and installations that explore themes of responsibility, care, and value. Her recent work at SculptureCenter, titled “Dahlia,” consisted of recycled shredded paper arranged in a firework shape that viewers inadvertently destroyed within minutes of the opening—a process she embraced as part of the artwork's evolution. Park has also shown at Bard’s Hessel Museum and Sebastian Gladstone, and her practice includes handmade robots, dust, and seedlings.
This profile is part of CULTURED’s 2025 Young Artists list, which highlights emerging talents shaping contemporary art. Park’s work challenges traditional notions of permanence and authorship, inviting audiences to participate in the lifecycle of her pieces. Her emphasis on care, impermanence, and non-toxic materials reflects a broader generational shift toward sustainability and process-oriented art.