Suh Do Ho Floor

Floor by do ho suh 1997 2000.

Suh do ho floor.

The collective strength of this lilliputian group supports the weight of individual visitors who step up onto the floor grid. Korean artist do ho suh has created an incredible sculpture using thousands of miniature plastic figures with their arms and heads turned upward holding a glass floor. One of the most exciting contemporary artists of our time korean do ho suh created this large sculptural installation that doesn t look like much until you come closer.

He also works across various media paintings and film which explores the concept of space and home. Floor demonstrates many characteristic elements of do ho suh s broader body of work. Glass plates rest on thousands of multicolored miniature plastic figures who are crowded together with their heads and arms turned skyward. Suh do ho floor module 32 x 140 x 140 cm.

Do ho suh is a contemporary korean artist known for his sculptures and installations. 32 x 140 x 140. He earned a bachelor of fine arts and master of fine arts from seoul national university in oriental painting. Fashion beauty another s lovers floor by do ho suh the most loved post this week is floor an intriguing installation by south korean artist do ho suh made from glass and plastic toys chosen by fashion consultant mandi lennard.

Pvc figures on phenolic board glass plate and stainless steel size. Do ho suh hangul. Suh was born in seoul south korea in 1962. In the art installation floor 1997 2000 by south korean artist do ho suh more than 180 000 plastic figurines support a glass floor that viewers can walk on.

The installation is currently on display at the lehmann maupin gallery show at the singapore tyler print institute through february 11. Via my modern metropolis. The artist uses installations to integrate his artwork with the architecture of a gallery or public space. Suh do ho korean born 1962 title.

Often based on the subject of architecture suh questions standard notions of scale in relation to public spaces. The construction is so durable you can even stand on it notes trendhunter.