The context of any object is partially dependent on location, a concept explored in the Sailing by CI Kim exhibition.
The artist channels Duchamp’s readymades to create an offering of found objects that become art in the gallery setting. Kim’s intent is to draw attention to the life’s minutiae, the items that litter routine and often go unappreciated. He does this by assembling pieces seen in his everyday walk from his studio to his home into paintings, installations and sculpture.
The purpose of placing these nautical-themed items in the gallery space is to evoke the recall of each object’s initial purpose and history. Sailing by CI Kim calls to question the idea of decay and environmental adversities caused by the processes of manufacturing and production.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Art Exhibition as Contextual Exploration
- The trend of art exhibitions exploring the concept of context and location, using found objects to create thought-provoking installations and sculptures.
- Reimagining Everyday Objects as Art
- The trend of artists using everyday objects and transforming them into artistic pieces, encouraging viewers to appreciate the mundane and ordinary in new ways.
- Environmental Consciousness in Art
- The trend of art exhibitions focusing on environmental issues and raising awareness about the adverse impacts of manufacturing and production processes.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new ways of creating art by utilizing found objects and challenging traditional notions of context and location.
- Gallery and Museum
- Opportunity for galleries and museums to curate exhibitions that engage viewers by presenting everyday objects as art, fostering a deeper appreciation for the ordinary.
- Sustainability and Environmental Conservation
- Opportunity for organizations and initiatives in the sustainability field to collaborate with artists and use art as a means to raise awareness about environmental adversities caused by manufacturing and production.
