As a deaf artist, Christine Sun Kim pushes boundaries in the art world by working with sound. A painter for years, she turned her attention to this medium that was once out of her reach after stumbling into a gallery devoid of objects and simply filled with sounds. With a new appreciation for this sense she lacked, Christine Sun Kim proceeded to unlearn 'sound etiquette' and reclaim 'sound ownership,' as written on her website.
Christine Sun Kim achieves this by creating sounds without looking at people. She writes about the past, "[W]henever I make a sound, I would become very concerned with people surrounding me because their reactions inform me to the existence of sound. To me, that is their ownership." She relies on technology to enable her artistic expression.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sound Exploration
- Exploring new ways of creating and experiencing sound through artistic mediums.
- Disruptive Technology
- Utilizing technology to enable artistic expression and challenge traditional norms.
- Inclusive Art
- Creating art that can be experienced and appreciated by all, regardless of hearing ability.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Exploring innovative techniques and mediums for artistic expression.
- Technology
- Developing tools and devices that empower individuals to create and engage with art in new ways.
- Disability Services
- Providing solutions and support for individuals with hearing impairments to access and participate in creative activities.
