Fidan Kim is a classically trained Azerbaijani-American artist known for her paintings that often evoke a surreal nature of life as seen through a feminine perspective. Her art style blends graphics, Orientalism, Surrealism, Ornamentalism, and Miniature. Dreams often play a significant role in her creative process.

Here's a summary of her work and career:

• Background: Born in Baku, Azerbaijan in 1997, Fidan Kim has been painting since a young age. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Fine Arts from the Azerbaijan State Academy of Arts. She has also taken master classes and art courses in various countries, including Italy, Great Britain, Georgia, and the USA. She currently resides and paints in the United States.

• Artistic Style and Themes: Kim's work is characterized by its imaginative and often fantastical elements. She uses strong, distinctive brushstrokes and incorporates motifs and symbols from national culture, often overlapping them into unique compositions. Her art explores philosophical questions of life, the beauty of the world, and themes related to humanity's evolution, the relationship between man and nature, and the struggle for survival. Her paintings often feature dream-like imagery and a blend of different artistic influences.

• Exhibitions and Recognition: Fidan Kim has exhibited and sold her paintings extensively internationally, including in Shanghai, Paris, New York, and Venice.

  • She was invited to exhibit at the Biennale Arte 2022 in Venice, Italy, where her installation "Totem" explored the evolution of mankind and the relationship between humanity and nature, including the impact of technology.

  • A painting by Fidan Kim was selected for exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco (exhibition began September 30 - December 2023).

  • She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions and art fairs, including the Shanghai Art Fair and various exhibitions organized by UNESCO and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

• Teaching and Outreach: Fidan Kim has also given master classes, art therapy sessions, and taught children with autism syndrome.