Dummy #1
2026
Wood, steel, plaster, urethane resin, dirt, organic materials, spray paint, nails, electrical cords, welding gloves, black nitrile gloves, plastic bags, ziploc bags, 14″ MacBook, pink foam, steel chain, paper towel, drill, drill bit, disposable masks, wooden instrument, galvanized bucket, headphones, leather, tape, handkerchief, bells, tire, screwdriver, orange, pink glove, nuts and bolts
105 x 53 x 25 in
In the Dummy series, I work with found objects to create a scarecrow, which is an old symbol for one’s territory. I imagine this figure in a post-apocalyptic environment. Using a jumble of various scraps and used items from the immediate surroundings, I construct a mass with familiar objects that pose a sense of chaos in their making. As these layered materials are arbitrarily held together by industrial joints, the inner structure stands as insecure, revealing what borders look like in a world without order and territories.
© 2026 Dahyun Kim