Seeing with Ten Fingers [Busan MOCA]

"E.L.G. Familial Archives” is an installation consisting of 28 different painted ceramic sculptures made to resemble various body parts. Each piece has a tattoo cut into its surface that has been filled with black colored expanding foam. The interiors of each sculpture have also been filled with the same expanding foam. In this installation shot, all 28 pieces are visible, scattered across the top of a large table that has been covered with grey foam.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives”, 2019-2020, dimensions vary, expanding foam, oil paint, and cold wax medium on stoneware ceramic.
In this installation shot of "E.L.G. Familial Archives”, the image is focused on a sculpture resembling a petite shoulder with the line drawing of a cat cut into its skin. The tattoo is based on a drawing by Paul Klee. Various other body parts including some arms and a breast surround the shoulder.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives” installation shot.
In this vertical installation shot of "E.L.G. Familial Archives”, the image is focused on a flexing bicep with the initials 'E.L.G.' applied to its side. Behind the bicep, three forearms, another bicep, and a pair of breasts are visible but out of focus.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives” installation shot.
In this vertical installation shot of "E.L.G. Familial Archives”, a sculpture resembling a neck with the line drawing of a desert island with a pair of palm trees is the focus. To the left, slightly out of focus, the toes of a foot peek into the frame.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives” installation shot.
In this installation shot, the entirety of "E.L.G. Familial Archives” is spread across the foam topped table. From this angle, the orange painted sides of the table are visible, so are various pieces of art by other artists in the background.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives” installation shot.
In this installation shot of "E.L.G. Familial Archives”, various ceramic body parts are visible on the table in the foreground while five framed drawings are hung on the wall behind. A different body part and tattoo are depicted in each of the ballpoint pen and crayon drawings. From left to right, these are: a pec with a rose tattoo; a woman's bust with a chili pepper tattoo; an ear and a breast with a swirl and a chili pepper respectively; a bicep with the letters E.L.G. tattooed onto it; and a forearm with a butterfly.
“E.L.G. Familial Archives” installation shot.
“True Love will Find You in the End” consists of two hybrid human-animal figures sculptures standing side by side in a gallery space. They hold hands, with their heads slightly turned to gaze at one another. The figure on the right is a naked woman with a dog’s head; the figure on the left is an anthropomorphized dog with a long tail standing on its hind legs with the head of a woman. The surface on both sculptures resembles concrete and the facial details are matte black.
“True Love will Find You in the End”, 2021, 62.5” x 46” x 38”, Papier-mâché, polystyrene foam, wood, aluminum tubes, epoxy resin, and acrylic matte varnish.
"Green Ball" is a small ceramic sculpture in the shape of a lopsided ball. It is a little larger than a baseball. Small, irregularly sized holes have been pricked in the surface and it is painted a shiny yellow-green. In this vertical installation shot, "Golden Dog Collar" sits on a separate plinth behind, slightly out of focus.
“Green Ball”, 2023, 3″ x 3″ x 3″, acrylic paint on earthenware ceramic.
“Golden Dog Collar” is a circular ceramic sculpture made to resemble a dog collar. The main loop has been painted a metallic gold and there is a silver buckle at the front. Reflective gold colored string has been wrapped tightly around the gold painted part of the collar. Hanging from the buckle is a flat ceramic disk painted in metallic silver. The disc is a little larger than a quarter. A line drawing style eye has been painted on the face of this silver disc in black.
“Golden Dog Collar”, 2022, 1.5” x 6” x 6”, earthenware ceramic, acrylic paint, and gold string.
"Kong" is a cylindrical ceramic sculpture painted bright red. It is made up of three connected spheres, with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on top. The bottom of the biggest sphere is flat, enabling the sculpture to stand upright. There is a small, ridegelike ring on the top of the smallest sphere. This sculpture is reminiscent of the rubber kong toys that dogs play with.
“Kong”, 2023, 8” x 3.5” x 3.5”, acrylic paint on earthenware ceramic.
In this vertical installation shot from "Seeing With 10 Fingers", "Kong", "Green Ball", and "Golden Dog Collar" are installed on three adjacent white plinths of varying heights.
“Seeing with Ten Fingers” installation shot.
In this vertical installation shot from "Seeing With 10 Fingers", "Harness" and "Treats" are installed on adjacent white plinths. "Harness", a painted ceramic sculpture made to resemble a brown leather Guide Dog harness, on a rectangular plinth and "Treats", a small pile of tan ceramic pebbles made to resemble Charlie Bear treats, on a square one.
“Seeing with Ten Fingers” installation shot.
In this installation shot from "Seeing With 10 Fingers", the two hybrid human-animal figures from “True Love will Find You in the End” stand side by side in the middle of two groups of plinths. To their left, three plinths hold "Green Ball", "Kong", and "Golden Dog Collar". To their right, two plinths hold "Harness" and "Treats". Part of the mural is visible behind.
“Seeing With 10 Fingers” installation shot.
In this vertical installation shot from "Seeing With 10 Fingers", two drawings, "Return Under the Moon” and “Hybrid Animals Holding Hands” are hung side by side on a freestanding white wall that has been set up in the middle of the gallery. There is a downward facing light installed above each drawing, illuminating the paper while the frame creates long shadows. The mural is visible to the left.
“Seeing with Ten Fingers” installation shot.
In this installation shot from "Seeing With 10 Fingers", a large mural, adapted from the drawing "Londons Dancing with Flowers", has been applied to the wall. In the mural, three English Labrador Retrievers stand on their hind legs, like they are in the middle of a dance. Each one holds onto a brightly colored leash that disappears into the ceiling above, from left to right, the leashes are colored purple, red, and yellow. Purple and red flowers are scattered around the dogs' feet. To the left of the mural, “True Love will Find You in the End” and the other sculptures have been installed on a freestanding platform.
“Seeing with Ten Fingers” installation shot with mural.