Kim Yong-ik (1920 – 1995): Bridging East and West Through Calligraphy and Painting Kim Yong-ik, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1920, stands as a singular figure in Korean-American art history—a testament to artistic exploration across cultures. His journey began amidst the turbulent backdrop of pre-war Korea and culminated in establishing himself as a respected writer and artist in the United States after relocating in 1948. While primarily fluent in English, Kim Yong-ik’s creative spirit embraced both Eastern traditions of calligraphy and Western modernist sensibilities, resulting in artwork…