Born and grew up in South Korea, Mimi majored in fine arts at Seoul National University.  She later travelled to the United States, earning a master’s degree in business from George Washington University.  Mimi worked for the Federal Aviation Administration’s R&D center for thirty years, leading aviation engineering projects to assist foreign governments in the building of mega airports and in the development of air traffic control, and satellite systems.  After a successful corporate career, travelling millions of air miles, and raising three children, her passion for painting was reignited. Moving to Naples in 2021, she soon decided to take early retirement, beginning a new chapter, as a full-time artist.  Inspired by life in SouthWest Florida, Mimi spent more of the Covid lockdown refining her technique, and creating thoughtful works of art designed to both engage and uplift the viewer.   Through her paintings, she tells stories of peace, beauty and love, and explores the very mystery of life.  In order to achieve this, Mimi works in a wide variety of mediums, including oils, acrylics, and pastels, and in a wide range of styles, from abstract to realism.  At present, her art can be viewed at Coco Art gallery in Naples, FL and at the Suppoment Gallery in Seoul, Korea.  She was selected as a finalist in a 2023 international search for emerging artists. In February, 2024, one of her artworks was awarded the first place at the Rookery Bay and United Arts Council 2023 Painting Annual Exhibition. She is a member of Bayshore Art District Naples and participates in local Bayshore growth and development initiatives.