Kim Sooja: Sewing Bodies into the Fabric of the World
Paul Ardenne examines Kim Sooja's practice, characterized by anchoring and mobility. The South Korean artist addresses themes of embodiment, nomadism, and displacement, creating 'glocal' works that merge universalism with local culture. Ardenne highlights her use of used fabrics and filmed performances involving her own body for video installations.
Key facts
- Kim Sooja's work is defined by anchoring and mobility.
- Her art addresses embodiment, nomadism, migration, and displacement.
- She is a South Korean artist.
- Her work is considered 'glocal', unifying universalism and local culture.
- Paul Ardenne observes her use of used fabrics.
- She creates filmed performances engaging her own body.
- These performances are used for video installations.
- The article was published in artpress in 2003.
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Artists
- Kim Sooja
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- artpress
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