Kai Kim's Detailed Website Doing Time In Detroit artist statement	detroit contemporary presents an exhibition of works by Kai Kim: Doing Time In Detroit The Show Saturday July 20th through August 31st, 2002 Summer Gallery Hours: Friday 1-6PM or by appointment The Artist/The Work An exhibiting artist since the late 1980's, Kai Kim has been painting and creating installations in Detroit since 1996. The body of work created during this period is extensive as a result of her process, which she says is her way of counting time. "The act of painting becomes ritualized in a monastic routine. I started my One-A-Day Paintings using enamel paint on metal surfaces, twelve years ago. I ate a can of sardines a day and I painted a saint inside a can a day for two weeks." She has continued this approach in her other projects such as, Daily Eating Habits: 61 paintings in 61 consecutive days. Kim's relationship with ritual and time is uncovered and discussed in a different light when she explores the world of serial killers and prison inmates. Kim's exploration in theme is dynamic as her pious subject matter of religious icons and good versus evil archetypes always has a contemporary twist and an occasional tongue-in-cheek commentary. The Show This exhibition of paintings and drawings will reach through the first floor and second floor galleries with new and reviewed works varying from 12 inches tall to 8ft. This exhibition will be on display Saturday July 20th, 2002 through Sunday, August 18th, 2002. The opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, July 20th, from 6:00 pm-10pm. The Gallery detroit contemporary's summer gallery hours are by appointment only. detroit contemporary is located in the Woodbridge Historic District at 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd. This is two blocks north of Warren Avenue, two blocks south of the I94 expressway, three blocks west of Trumbull. You may contact detroit contemporary by phone at 313.898.4ART or via electronic mail at info@detroitcontemporary.com. detroit contemporary's web site is www.detroitcontemporary.com. Opening receptions and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Free on the street parking available.