In "Firm Being (Grand Flow)," Pamela Rosenkranz uses a simple, everyday water bottle featuring a flesh-toned liquid, creating a contrast against an otherwise sterile background. The artwork plays on minimalistic shapes and the familiar branding of the bottle, suggesting themes of consumerism and the human body. Rosenkranz's conceptual style employs ready-made aesthetics to provoke thought about human connections to commercial products. The piece reflects on the commodification of natural resources, questioning the authenticity of what is marketed as "pure life." ...
Established in September 2017 in the heart of Itaewon, Seoul, P21 has been dedicated to presenting contemporary art of the 21st century. Unbound by medium or generation, the gallery has introduced a carefully curated selection of emerging and established artists from both Korea and abroad. Its program has centered on key themes such as the subversion of order, materiality, and artistic agency. With a growing focus on international engagement, P21 has actively explored the Korean diaspora while introducing leading global artists to the Korean audience through diverse and in-depth exhibitions and seeks to broaden the global reach of Korean artist. ...
