Lauren Kim is a Korean photographer whose work is influenced by her cultural heritage, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. Her practice often explores the intersection between traditional Korean life while highlighting the country's contemporary affairs. In addition, she uses her art as a means of raising awareness about these issues and inspiring change. Kim's photography has been recognized in TeenInk Magazine as Editor's Choice. In addition, she won the Grand Prize in Genius Olympiad 2022. Kim states that Greta Thunberg influences her image-making process because she feels that Greta showed her that even teens could create global change.