Zach Kim
NJ | RISD Textiles




zkim@risd.edu
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Knit Swatches
All swatches knitted on single bed Silver Reed knitting machine.

Inspired by colonial houses of providence. 17”x26”
15.25”x10”
12”x10”
1/2 of garden inspired diptych. 13.5”x26”
2/2 of garden inspired diptych. 13”x23”
American Revolution inspired swatch using vertical transfers. 14”x8.5”
11”x19.5”
11”x6.5”
Rectangle Garment
Knitted Garment made entirely on Silver Reed knitting machine. Loosely inspired on form of Korean hanbok and inspired by grandparents garden. Using  striping, punchcards and hems, garment is both elegant and casual.  

Garment made entirely of cotton and rayon. Includes hand seamed knit lining. Can be worn tied close at side or hanging open
Pattern Design
Series of repeat patterns designed in Adobe Photoshop and NedGraphics. 

1/2 of patterns designed for home interiors, focusing on childhood and interaction with light
Pattern applied as lamp shade on hand crafted lamp
Pattern applied on hand crafted curtains
Detail shot of curtains
2/2 of patterns designed for home interiors, focusing on childhood and interaction with light
Silkscreen
Repeat patterns designed for 44”x25” inch frame 


2 yard print. Blue Cotton
3 yard print on hand dyed cotton muslin
1 Yard print on hand dyed cotton muslin with gold foil
Detail shot of Pattern
3 yard print on hand dyed cotton muslin
1 yard print on screen dyed cotton muslin
1 yard print on hand dyed cotton muslin
Fine Art
Series of drawings done exploring mark making and ephemerality of light in nature, culminating in 2 imagined landscapes

48x72” Landscape 2. Charcoal and Ink
48x60” Landscape 1. Charcoal and Ink
Light 18”x24”. Ink
Dark 18”x24”. Charcoal
Sketchbook observation drawings 8”x10”


4 model houses made out of collaged photographs and printed on vellum and then illuminated with lights. This project was an exploration on the ephemerality of memory and the ways we archive and remember past expeirences and people.