Trained in Korean painting, Yim merges Occidental graphic elements with the meditative qualities of calligraphy, bringing a sense of instability and raw tension to his work. Yim exhibited in solo and group shows in Seoul, Paris, New York, and Beijing.
In 2006, Yim was chosen for the prestigious MMCA Residency GoYang run by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. Yim currently works and lives in between Seoul, Korea and Beijing, China.
His work “Erehwon Marginal Man #5” is part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea.