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The Unsettling Sculptures of  Choi Xooang

Coming from South Korea, Choi Xooang has been sculptig for almost 14 years now. Introduced to sculpture in an art school, he was immediately struck by the medium and the possibility of creating an actual and tangible object. Both fascinating and disturbing, Xooang’s figures show his concerns about human condition in the society. Although the intricate details make them as hyperrealistic as the works of Ron Mueck, Xooang’s sculptures are often surreal at the same time, having their bodies disorted or merged with other species. Open for numerous interpretations, they leave the viewer with unsettling feelings. But as the Korean artist said in a recent interview with Yatzer, “If one feels uncomfortable physically or mentally when viewing my work, I would say it worked.”( h/t:ignant)
at Galerie Albert Benamou

Sébastien Layral

“To give the opportunity to access different points of view through the encounter, this process allows to put into perspective the place of each person, and understand the need for plurality of views. Each person will work on making him or herselves available and allow a path of full access to others. The action can also be stated differently, nourished by the encounter (change of perspective). And beyond this story, allow to modify the first thought: initiatory path to change the world.” –Sébastien Layral is an artist currently based out of Châtel-Guyon, Auvergne, France who produces figurative and nude oil on canvas paintings.   Source:| emptykingdom