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Ahrong Kim 김아롱

Hang In There II
Now On View

Maker

Ahrong Kim 김아롱 (Korean, b. 1985 in Jeonbuk, South Korea), (RISD MFA 2013, Ceramics)

Title

Hang In There II

Year

2021

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

55.9 x 33 x 15.2 cm (22 x 13 x 6 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum purchase: A grant from Trustee Emeritus Dr. Se-Ung Lee P 91 via the Korea Foundation

Object Number

2021.74

Type

Exhibition History

Art and Design from 1900 to Now
Jun 04, 2022 – Dec 01, 2030

Label copy

The mosaic-like aesthetic of this vibrant sculpture was inspired by Korean jogakbo patchwork textile traditions. Despite its whimsical appearance, this piece was meticulously constructed using molding, hand-building, hand-painting, and slip-casting techniques. Kim’s complicated process mirrors the complex nature of the human psyche, a key message that she hopes to convey. Hang in There II expresses the fragility of the inner self and the range of emotions and psychological states we all experience.

-Wai Yee Chiong, associate curator of Asian art

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Tombstone

Ahrong Kim 김아롱 (Korean, b. 1985 in Jeonbuk, South Korea)
Hang In There II, 2021
Porcelain, luster, and metal
55.9 x 33 x 15.2 cm (22 x 13 x 6 inches)
Museum purchase: A grant from Trustee Emeritus Dr. Se-Ung Lee P 91 via the Korea Foundation 2021.74

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