June

Jieun Kim (a.k.a. June) is a Toronto-based, Korean-born multidisciplinary artist. She has exhibited her paintings around the world since 2010 in notable galleries and events. Drawing inspiration from Korean folk arts and the natural world, she creates imagined landscapes that reflect her deep connection to the environments around her, both the natural and urban, as well as the folk traditions of Korea, the homeland where she was born and raised. Expanding beyond her studio practice, Jieun is also dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces through street art. She has produced numerous murals in collaboration with arts organizations and corporate partners, including the City of Toronto, the City of Dallas, Pride Toronto, Samsung, Stella Artois, and more. She is the co-founder and director of KJ Bit Collective, which has produced murals and street art events and has worked with hundreds of local artists since 2018.