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mask_1 |
2007 | |
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silver,
rubberband, wood, acrylic color |
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30*380*50mm |
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conceptual work |
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People
go to hospitals for several reasons: They might be ill, in need of emergency
treatment for an injury, or seeking cosmetic surgery. I got the ideas
for my conceptual work from medical instruments. These instruments had
a natural influence on me as I spent my childhood living in my father’s
hospital. Many of my works are related to pain. Like people who endure
pain for beauty and health, you will also need to experience discomfort
to fully appreciate these works. |
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The
idea for this work came from a medical appliance used for my orthodontic
treatment. While a mask typically functions to protect or hide the face,
the mask I made looks better, showing large dimensions of the face. The
process of wearing the mask, however, is a painful one. It involves hanging
a rubber band on the mask and biting it. Also, one’s mouth cannot open
when using this mask. |
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Copyright
¨Ï SOOYEON KIM. All Rights Reserved. |
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