Fatal, Fertile
2018
Size: H45" W28" L28"
Medium: bronze, stainless steel, steel, aluminum, hydraulic oil
This work is driven by a central preoccupation with human sexuality and fertility, with the knowledge that this world leads, inevitably, towards destruction and fatality.
This sculpture reflects the state of flux, with the movement of oil across the sacred. When the liquid flows between the bronze shapes, it creates a sensual contrast, showing the power of the human, the driven energy, and the fertility. The flow is the circulating fertile energy of the earth.
To highlight the tensions of my contradictory visual intent, I use the black-dyed machine oil, which contains a crude smell and high viscosity. It speaks as a reminder of the industrial history followed by the disruption of nature, and suppression toward fertility or sexuality.
The Zen garden at the base of the sculpture, when visible, gives the illusion of permanence. The sculpture's form has a resemblance to both the Buddha on a lotus leaf and the genital organs. Religion and sexuality can be virtues and essential to our lives; at the same time, they can root in our lives with negative impacts.
Size: H45" W28" L28"
Medium: bronze, stainless steel, steel, aluminum, hydraulic oil
This work is driven by a central preoccupation with human sexuality and fertility, with the knowledge that this world leads, inevitably, towards destruction and fatality.
This sculpture reflects the state of flux, with the movement of oil across the sacred. When the liquid flows between the bronze shapes, it creates a sensual contrast, showing the power of the human, the driven energy, and the fertility. The flow is the circulating fertile energy of the earth.
To highlight the tensions of my contradictory visual intent, I use the black-dyed machine oil, which contains a crude smell and high viscosity. It speaks as a reminder of the industrial history followed by the disruption of nature, and suppression toward fertility or sexuality.
The Zen garden at the base of the sculpture, when visible, gives the illusion of permanence. The sculpture's form has a resemblance to both the Buddha on a lotus leaf and the genital organs. Religion and sexuality can be virtues and essential to our lives; at the same time, they can root in our lives with negative impacts.
String
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2016
Size: H6' W2' L2'
Medium: Stainless steel, steel, aluminum, hydraulic oil and pigment
"String" is an infinite string of metal in different qualities and forms; a transformation of material and size from metal pigments in the liquid to fabricated metal objects. The silver oil flowing through the string of metal balls, and the drops make ripples in the pond underneath.
Size: H6' W2' L2'
Medium: Stainless steel, steel, aluminum, hydraulic oil and pigment
"String" is an infinite string of metal in different qualities and forms; a transformation of material and size from metal pigments in the liquid to fabricated metal objects. The silver oil flowing through the string of metal balls, and the drops make ripples in the pond underneath.
Still Life
2015
Size: H 6' W 2' L 2'
Medium: Welded and formed aluminum, steel base, hydraulic oil and pigment
Permanent Collection of Yuko Nii Foundation.
"Still Life" visualizes a narrative of infinite flowing time between two oval objects that seem to fall apart into opposite directions; however they stay still and only the time is passing through as if we find continuous changes and stillness.
Size: H 6' W 2' L 2'
Medium: Welded and formed aluminum, steel base, hydraulic oil and pigment
Permanent Collection of Yuko Nii Foundation.
"Still Life" visualizes a narrative of infinite flowing time between two oval objects that seem to fall apart into opposite directions; however they stay still and only the time is passing through as if we find continuous changes and stillness.