Kim’s work addresses the often-overlooked labor of motherhood and postcolonial feminism, revealing the historical injustices inflicted upon her Korean lineage. Rooted in photography, Kim uses self-portraiture, government archives, pop culture, and fiction and non-fiction sources to create work. She also incorporates the inclusion of fiber arts and sculpture.

She earned her B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin, her M.A. in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University, and her M.F.A. in Visual Arts from the University of Chicago.