b. 1953, South Korea, works and lives in South Korea
Keuntai Kim explores the nature of perception, emphasizing that seeing extends beyond physical vision. They challenge the notion that we perceive purely through our eyes, proposing that perception is shaped by memory, experience, and accumulated information.
He believes in the potential for genuine self-reflective seeing through questioning and introspection. The concept of 'self-examination' is integral to their practice, encouraging both artist and viewer to strip away conditioned perceptions.
Ultimately, their work is an ongoing inquiry that invites contemplation rather than providing definitive answers, challenging us to reconsider what and how we see.