On May 9, South Korean design and artist Wonmin Park will unveil his solo exhibition Unding: Restoration of Existence at New York’s Carpenters Workshop Gallery.
The show’s title derives from the concept of Unding, a term coined by German-Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han, which can be comprehended as “unthing” or “non-thing.” With Unding: Restoration of Existence, the artist hopes to invite his audience to experience the way his work responds to and exemplifies Han’s theories.
A total of 11 pieces will be displayed at the gallery, comprising tables, chairs, benches, as well as a new floor light. A particular spotlight is put on the new floor light with a design that’s inspired by mountainous volcanic formations. According to the catalog, “The colored resin base operates as a negative of the volcanic rock seen throughout the rest of the Plain Cuts_Stone and Steel series, intended to fill with a natural light that counterbalances the weight of the originals.”
Preview the lineup of exhibits in the gallery above. Wonmin Park’s Unding: Restoration of Existence opens on May 9, and will remain on view until July 28. For more information, visit the gallery’s official website.
Carpenters Workshop Gallery New York
693 5th Ave, New York,
NY 10022, United States
Elsewhere, in the Carpenters Workshop Gallery’s London location, David Adjaye’s “Yaawa” collection explores the materiality of bronze.
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