The creative community of Chicago is mourning the sudden passing of 16-year-old photographer, Elias Kim, who died in a fatal crash on Thursday night on Lake Shore Drive.
He died in a fatal crash on Thursday night on Lake Shore Drive, on his way home alone.
Family members say he lost control of the car, was not wearing a seatbelt, and was driving too fast.
An error of judgment that cut short his life and left his loved ones heartbroken.
His unique keen eye for beauty was what he was known for.
He “could spot design in anything—city lights, people’s faces, even the way shadows fell on sidewalks”, says his father.
Elias made photography his world, a portal into the artistic existence he had just started to explore.
The young teen’s determination set him apart from his peers.
He pushed himself to succeed in whatever he had set his sights on, be it soccer, boxing, or skateboarding.
Hard work was Elias’s motto; he always put in the effort required to grow.
This young man has left a legacy of curiosity, passion, and heart. His family asks for emotional support from the community during this painful time.
