animal skins, thread, natural pigment, medium gel, soil, orcher, india ink, wood, stapleParliament
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
This artwork appears to be a cross-section of a tree trunk or branch, showcasing its natural patterns and textures. The visual elements consist of warm, earthy tones of brown and ochre, with a distinctive swirling grain and knotted structure that creates a captivating organic composition. The subject matter is the internal structure of the wood, revealing the intricate patterns that develop over time. The artist's choice of medium, presenting the raw material as the artwork itself, reflects a minimalist and naturalistic approach, emphasizing the inherent beauty and complexity found within the natural world. ...
Yohan Han's artistic practice encompasses both sculpture and performance, traversing a variety of creative mediums. His deliberate interventions in communal structures and systemic spaces teeter between lighthearted inventiveness and deep introspection. Critically examining the profound changes driven by our escalating reliance on technology, Han aims to uncover the foundational facets of human embodiment through pure manifestations of behavior, dance, and gesture. His practice prominently encourages dialogue, using choreographic designs and interactive tools to reveal the inherent performative capacities within sculptural and functional arenas. For instance, his 'Graft' series (2022) is emblematic, evoking the aesthetics of traditional Korean drums. Constructed from carefully sewn animal hides and enriched with thick layers of paint, the tangible nature of these pieces suggests an intertwined physicality. These art constructs, designed to reverberate to the rhythmic touch of musicians, subtly draw parallels with the contemporary choreography of digital touch—fingers gliding over touchscreens and keyboards. Through these innovative works, Han offers incisive reflections on the sensorial continuum of an existence bridging the palpable with the digital.
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Parliament Gallery, founded in 2020, resembles a desire to rethink the function of the art gallery by formulating new proposals of audience interaction with the artwork and visibility to a new generation of french and international artists. Parliament wishes to build through a program that is dedicated to the circulation of ideas and collective reflection. The exhibition program will be interspersed with punctual “Interludes”, archive exhibitions and retrospectives, aiming to put into perspective the transdisciplinary character of creation. ...
