Friday, November 16, 2018

Cynthia Yoo


"Young's Oriental Grocery"





2018
8'10" x 5"x 1'4"
materials: video, processed plywood, wall-paint




This sculpture is a conceptual recreation of the Young's Oriental Market sign mounted on the storefront. Glimpses into the day and life of our family store is projected onto the piece. The value and meaning of the sculpture was developed in the process...  Through the warm and colorful shots taken on a slow, late summer afternoon, I wanted to create an atmosphere of nostalgia, happiness, and simplicity. My parents and the workers are captured doing their routine responsibilities, everyone carrying out their own tasks, which builds the character of our environment. What does it look like to live life to the fullest and and to find joy in the fruit of their labor?


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