Art is futile
Let’s give another round of applause to YOUNG-HAE CHANG HEAVY INDUSTRIES. It is extremely hard to transcend the realm of quality and feelings when confronted with the Seoul-based (net) art group.
The Art of Sleep, the group’s latest piece is now available at Tate Online's net art space. The piece is accompanied by a second flash movie, The Art of Silence, which is based on an interview by Jemima Rellie in the context of their artistic practice. See a scrambled photographic excerpt of the interview at the end of this post.
The Art of Sleep is perhaps more cerebral than some of their earlier work but is loyal to their aesthetics and unique art/media form in every way. When compared to other pieces like Dakota (my personal favorite), it gives you more space to rationalize, to go beyond feelings, beyond the hypnotic state that these folks can and will induce in anyone willing to pay attention.
Please take a few minutes to enjoy their new virtual exhibit and don’t miss the interview, it transpires the same bluntness and honesty as their own art, which these days is highly appreciated.
