Description
I saw a mountain of shark dolls piled up at the supermarket. The dolls were just piled up like freshly caught fish pouring out of an auction house. One day, he just roughly shook off the top doll and took it away, and another day, he rummaged through the dolls that were deep inside, thinking that the top doll had been touched by a lot of people, and took it to the checkout counter. In fact, someone flipped it upside down, someone took the top one, and someone from the staff piled the newly delivered dolls on top. In the end, no matter how hard we try, we never know whether we have what we want.
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# [ANKA]
Minjung Kang (ANKA)
Embarking on an unconventional creative journey, Minjung Kang (ANKA) transitioned from a forced University degree to the pursuit of art, driven by a profound desire to express herself. As her skills grew and she began to navigate solo and group exhibitions around Korea, ANKA grappled with the pressure to assign meaning to her work. After seeing the dark and heavy metaphors of her peers, she recognized burnout and vowed to redefine her creative focus in more subtle, nuanced ways – which led to her move to Jeju Island. While there, she delved into the changes and imaginations of small elements in daily life, providing a respite from the complexities of existence. Now a parent of two, ANKA’s work has never been stronger, or better received. This exploration, reminiscent of childhood wishes and the imagination of solitude, is evident in a desire to showcase work that resonates quietly, avoiding the clamor of loud noise and heavy metaphors. Through her work, ANKA aims to capture moments akin to discovering a shy little romance at the table next door or experiencing a subtle commotion, emphasizing the great meaning found in fleeting moments—a testament to the joy in simplicity and humor.
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