Yossi Milo Gallery
525 West 25th Street, 212-414-0370
Chelsea
March 2 - April 1, 2006
Reception: Thursday, March 2, 6 - 8 PM
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The exhibition consists of a new series of sculptures and large-scale color photographs by Simen Johan.
In Until the Kingdom Comes, Johan presents animals using escapism and fantasy to construct identity and purpose. Similar to his earlier work of children, this series explores our predilection towards imagination and emotion, rather than reason. Using digitally manipulated photography and sculpturally enhanced taxidermy, the artist presents scenarios that address ways in which we contend with inherent fears and desires.
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