Density Series
The reconstructed structures made of found materials in Jonathan Kim’s work present various spatial concepts named Gong-Gan-Seong (spatiality). This idea was inspired by Korean artist Lee Ufan’s philosophy of Man-Nam (Encounter), which was contemporaneous with the Post-minimalist art movement of the 1970s. The relationship between a thing and its surroundings is more important than its physical work in Kim’s practice. However, the meaning of Kim’s spatiality is expanding and evolving by embracing other post-minimal concepts.
Density is a fundamental concept of spatiality in Jonathan Kim's practice. It means not only the physical properties of the material but also different spatial tension formed by them. Also, Kim's ethnic sentiment is creating another density difference in the exhibition space. Density difference is often mistaken for opposing or conflict, but it is a starting point to balance in Kim's practice. The audiences will be able to create a different phase of this work by becoming an element of Kim's work with their densities.
Density is a fundamental concept of spatiality in Jonathan Kim's practice. It means not only the physical properties of the material but also different spatial tension formed by them. Also, Kim's ethnic sentiment is creating another density difference in the exhibition space. Density difference is often mistaken for opposing or conflict, but it is a starting point to balance in Kim's practice. The audiences will be able to create a different phase of this work by becoming an element of Kim's work with their densities.
Stone & Cloth in Frame III-IV, 2019(2020), stone, cloth and timber, dimensions variable. Installation view, Density, 2020, FeltSpace, Adelside.
Stone & Cloth in Frame I-IV, 2020, stone, cloth and timber, dimensions variable. Installation view, The Inbetwreen, 2019, Sauerbier House, Port Noarlunga.
Stone & Cloth in Frame I (Obangsaek), 2019, stone, cloth and timber, 120x84cm.
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Stone & Cloth in Frame II (Obangsaek), 2019, stone, cloth and timber, 120x84cm.
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Stone & Cloth in Frame III (White), 2019, stone, cloth and timber, 120x84cm.
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Stone & Cloth in Frame III (Black), 2019, stone, cloth and timber, 120x84cm.
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