gwon osang creates life-size sculptures of people using hundreds of photographic images to build up the surface appearance of his models, including the face, their hair and their clothes. his skills as sculptor and photographer combine to make crafted figures with both photo-realist and surreal qualities. though influenced by ancient arts and monumental sculptures, his models are often depicted in unusual poses. the artist is exploring how the human figure can express different meanings in different contexts, through their gestures and expressions.
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