Michelle Im
Geum-Bi (金 費), 2025
Ceramic, epoxy, acrylic
42 ½ x 12 x 12 in
108 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
108 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
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Continuing to layer tradition and cultural commentary, the titles of the sculptures are drawn from an ancient Korean face-reading practice known as Gwansang, with names assigned by Michelle Im’s mother...
Continuing to layer tradition and cultural commentary, the titles of the sculptures are drawn from an ancient Korean face-reading practice known as Gwansang, with names assigned by Michelle Im’s mother based on each figure’s expression.
Geum-Bi (旄 犐) translates to ‘gold expense’. She looks like she has big ambition, going for gold.