Jennifer Kim Sohn is a multimedia artist and activist whose work highlights the pressing issues of our time. Her art has been exhibited in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California. Her work on Biodiversity/Extinction through the Art & Science Collaborations was shown in the New York Hall of Science, The Pennington School, and in online exhibits for the Queens Chronicle and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation. Most recently, she has organized and curated a crowd sourced installation called 25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One refugee aims to raise awareness of the international refugee crisis by marking the number of displaced people via stitches on embroidered panels. Over 2,300 stitchers from 37 countries worldwide have participated to create this immersive and emotional experience.
Jennifer Kim Sohn, a multimedia artist and activist, is known for her work that brings attention to the urgent issues of our time. Her art has been exhibited in various locations, including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California. Her project on Biodiversity/Extinction, a collaboration between Art & Science, was showcased at the New York Hall of Science, The Pennington School, and in online exhibits for the Queens Chronicle and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation. Her most recent endeavor, the crowdsourced installation '25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee ', has garnered global attention. This project, which aims to raise awareness of the international refugee crisis, has seen participation from over 2,300 stitchers in 37 countries, creating an immersive and emotional experience.
"Confronted with the daily escalation of environmental and social challenges, I often felt a sense of responsibility but was paralyzed to act. I believe that small, sustained changes in our habits as consumers and in social interactions are the tools for paradigm change. By working in traditionally feminine crafts, such as embroidery and textile arts, I aim to engage others by tapping into our shared experiences and emotions. Ultimately, my art is a call to action, empowering viewers to advocate for change and find solutions for the crises and conflicts facing the world today."
contact: jkimsohn@gmail.com