Artwork
Bust (YW)
Bust (YW) is a photography by Osang Gwon. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bust (YW) is a life-size photo-sculpture created in 2016, depicting the head and shoulders of a young Korean man.
Subject & Meaning
The subject wears casual, layered attire including a dark cap, black scarf, and red-and-gray plaid jacket. Notably, the face appears wrapped in clear tape with slightly crumpled edges, evoking a sense of a temporary or imposed mask.
Technique & Style
The piece combines photography and sculpture, transforming a 2D image into a 3D object using actual materials, eschewing paint for a more tactile, dimensional effect. The plain light-gray background accentuates the subject's clothing.
Context
Bust (YW) exemplifies the contemporary intersection of digital media and traditional sculptural techniques, characteristic of early 21st-century experimental art practices.
Legacy
While the broader impact of Bust (YW) is not extensively documented, its technique reflects a growing interest in hybrid photo-sculptural works, as seen in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Osang Gwon makes three-dimensional photo-sculptures that mimic the look and feel of real faces.
