Exo2_crop_xl, 2022
Jaewon Kang Exo2_crop_xl and Flame
RAN Focus / Installation
Information
9/26(Fri) 18:30-22:00
9/27(Sat) 13:00-22:00
9/28(Sun) 13:00-20:00
Roppongi Hills Arena
Free
Detail
The series of works, such as Exo2_crop_xl (2022), features sculptures that were digitally generated and then physically recreated by the artist. They may appear sturdy due to their metallic look, but are actually made of balloons, making them hollow, that deform once the air leaks out when the air blower is unplugged. With these works, Kang explores the future of sculpture, noting that with the advancement of digital technologies, sculptures that once existed only as physical objects now have the potential to evolve into various sizes and media.
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Artist
Jaewon Kang
Born in 1989, Jaewon Kang is a Seoul-based artist and sculptor. He creates works using 3D programs and his tablet rather than traditional tools like a carving knife. As demonstrated by his works involving inflated and other materials, Kang is fascinated by sculptures that exist beyond traditionally defined physical matter. He explores them as ever-evolving forms that can exist across various planes and sizes. He has exhibited his works in various museums and galleries, including the Ho-Am Art Museum in Korea and Korean Cultural Center in Poland.
