Champagne 1

Kenneth Tam

Champagne 1, 201659.69 x 39.37cmPrice on Request
Details
MaterialGalleryLocation
archival inkjet print, frameCommonwealth and CouncilLos Angeles
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The image depicts two people, likely friends or family members, engaging in a playful water fight. The composition is dynamic, with the figures positioned in an embrace as one person pours water from a bottle onto the other. The image uses bold, saturated colors, particularly the blue and green tones, to create a vibrant and lively scene. The overall style conveys a sense of spontaneity and joy, capturing a lighthearted moment of shared amusement and connection between the individuals. The context suggests this could be a warm-weather outdoor activity or a playful interaction during a casual gathering. ...

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Kenneth Tam
Artist
Kenneth Tam
B.1982

Kenneth Tam’s work investigates themes of masculinity, tenderness and vulnerability. He reimagines private and public spaces, and how bodies can exist within them, liberated from societal expectations and gender conformities. Tam’s practice is intersectional, tapping into discussions of race and labour economics. His work discusses the ways in which Asian men are compared to White Western stereotypes of masculinity and virility. In his film ‘Silent Spikes’ (2021), Tam uses the trope of the cowboy to discuss Asian American identity; “By having Asian men step into this role, I pose the question of who has access to embody these characters and the larger ideas they represent”. He questions how the mythologised concept of the cowboy has historically shaped American masculinity and racial identities and hierarchies, and how it continues to do so. Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...

Kenneth Tam: Artworks
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Champagne 3
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Commonwealth and Council
Gallery
Commonwealth and Council
Los Angeles, Mexico City

Commonwealth and Council is a gallery in Koreatown, Los Angeles founded in 2010. Our program is rooted in our commitment to explore how a community of artists can sustain our co-existence through generosity and hospitality. Commonwealth and Council celebrates our manifold identities and experiences through the shared dialogue of art—championing practices by women, queer, POC, and our ally artists to build counter-histories that reflect our individual and collective realities.