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Exploring Cement Aesthetics III: 《Poiēsis, Building or Collapsing》
Cement Aesthetics III: 《Poiēsis, Building or Collapsing》
At the 2F OBL STUDIO, Hanyang University Museum, Cement Aesthetics III features the solo exhibition of Sang-gyun Kim.
Experience the urban space newly composed by Kim as “architectural sculptures”, and walk through the cityscape he has reimagined.
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Artist’s Note
"I travel around Seoul and the metropolitan area, observing buildings.
These spaces have consistently shaped my environment since childhood, forming the landscapes that filled my view.
When I began sculpting, these everyday scenes naturally became the central narratives of my work.
Since then, I have carefully observed and documented not only their interiors and facades but also their construction processes.
By capturing them in images and bringing them to my studio, my sculptural recreations begin.
I draw blueprints, make models, create molds, wrap steel reinforcements, and pour cement.
Just as structures are collectively built throughout the city, I become part of them, filling my studio with their presence.
Through imagination, I walk within these creations as if swimming among them.
From one or two structures to multiple or even dozens of buildings, my works continuously expand."
—Excerpt from Sang-gyun Kim’s Artist Note: “Sculptural Monuments Reflecting the Dreams and Desires of Civilization”
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Exhibition Information
Cement Aesthetics III: 《Poiēsis, Building or Collapsing》
Solo Exhibition by Sang-gyun Kim
August 12 – September 7, 2024
2F OBL STUDIO, Hanyang University Museum
This exhibition is part of the 2024 Museum Week program “Enjoy x Museum,” supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Museum & Cultural Heritage Foundation.
