Kai Kim
dal 19/7/2002 al 18/8/2002
Segnalato da
19/7/2002
Kai Kim
Detroit Contemporary, Detroit
Doing Time In Detroit. An exhibiting artist since the late 1980s, Kai Kim has been painting and creating installations in Detroit since 1996. The body of work created in this time is extensive as a result of her process, which she says is her way of counting time.
Doing Time In Detroit
The Artist/The Work
An exhibiting artist since the late 1980s, Kai Kim has been painting and
creating installations in Detroit since 1996. The body of work created in
this time is extensive as a result of her process, which she says is her way
of counting time.
The act of painting becomes ritualized in a monastic
routine. I started my One-A-Day Paintings using enamel paint on metal
surfaces, twelve years ago.
I ate a can of sardines a day and I painted a
saint inside a can a day for two weeks.She has continued this approach
in her other projects such as, Daily Eating Habits: 61 paintings in 61
consecutive days.
Kims relationship with ritual and time is uncovered and
discussed in a different light when she explores the world of serial killers
and prison inmates. Kims exploration in theme is dynamic as her pious
subject matter of religious icons and good versus evil archetypes always has
a contemporary twist and an occasional tongue-in-cheek commentary.
The Show
This exhibition of paintings and drawings will reach through the first floor
and second floor galleries with new and reviewed works varying from 12
inches tall to 6ft. This exhibition will be on display Saturday July 20th,
2002 through Sunday, August 18th, 2002. The opening reception to meet the
artist will be held on Saturday, July 20th, from 6:00 pm-10pm.
The Gallery
detroit contemporarys summer gallery hours are by appointment only.
detroit contemporary is located in the Woodbridge Historic District at 5141
Rosa Parks Blvd. This is two blocks north of Warren Avenue, two blocks
south of the I94 expressway, three blocks west of Trumbull.
You may contact
detroit contemporary by phone at 313.898.4ART or via electronic mail
Opening receptions and exhibitions are free
and open to the public. Free on the street parking available.
Saturday July 20th, 2002
detroit contemporary
5141 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit MI 48208-1705
313.898.4ART