artist Jaewon Kim 재원킴

proper place, proper time, 2024 (Installation View)

The sculpture invites viewers to fill the emptiness of the chairs with their own interpretations, reflecting the dilemma of subjective perception. Two incomplete, empty chairs appear both abandoned and inviting, while the folded chairs serve as a metaphor for hope. The incompleteness and partial destruction of the slats symbolize the past, while the acorns represent new beginnings, whose powerful symbolism can be found in many cultures and religions. The chair frames are made of iron, and the seats and backrests are made of bio-PLA. The sculptural folding chairs are devoid of any functionality. They stand alone but are connected like puzzle pieces by an apparently broken seat.