About

Eunsil Kim Drew is an artist and scholar whose work explores identity, perception, and the nuanced intersections of race and culture. Her paintings exclusively depict women’s faces, capturing the depth and complexity of their experiences. Through rich, emotive portraits, she challenges viewers to engage with themes of visibility, identity, and the silent narratives carried in expressions and gaze.

Eunsil completed her BFA at the School of the Art Institue of Chicago.

Beyond her visual art, she is currently pursuing her doctorate at DePaul University, where she studies the impact of racial colorblindness on inter-minority relationships. Her research interrogates how the denial of racial differences influences social cohesion, friction, and identity formation among minority communities. This academic pursuit deeply informs her art, which serves as a visual counterpoint to her scholarly work—giving form to the individuals and identities often obscured in colorblind ideology.

Her work is a dialogue between disciplines, where art and research converge to question and reveal the unseen tensions of identity, race, and belonging. Through both her paintings and academic inquiry, she invites audiences to reflect on the ways we see, ignore, or redefine race in a society that is both diverse and divided.

Eunsil can be contacted via mail @ eunsilkimdrew@gmail.com