Sook Jin Jo

PROVENANCE: Courtesy of the Artist

This work is dedicated to the memory of my younger brother.  The work included objects such as a wooden horse, a small wooden chair and a rusty roller skate, all of which evoke the mystery of childhood and memories of my brother. I wanted to transform the space into a silent forest and a space for contemplation.

Korean born, New York based artist Sook Jin Jo is a multidisciplinary artist. Since 1985 she has produced drawings, collages, sculptural assemblages, performances, photographs, videos, installations, public works and architecture. Originally because canvas was too expensive for her as a young artist, she started to use plywood and began to explore found wooden materials. Continuing her work with this medium, she has discovered infinite possibilities for painting, sculpture, installation and beyond.  She often chose marginalized sites for her outdoor installations and public artworks. Most of them are site-specific and collaborative.