Dave Young Kim: Oakland’s Korean Artist


Muralist Dave Young Kim uses art to tap into his Korean roots

Julie Chang on May 17, 2019

Oakland is known for its lively art scene. From murals, to sculptures, to street tagging, art is ubiquitous in this East Bay city. One artist is using his art to tap into his native Korean roots. Dave Young Kim channels into his work a dilemma often faced by children of immigrant families–how to make sense of images that feel both so familiar yet unfamiliar at the same time.