‘Pissing Contest‘, 2015, Painted on Steel, 4×3×6m

[Section4. Growing Sea]

Hyun-Wook SON(Korea)

Born in 1982, Busan, Korea. Lives in and works in Busan, Korea.

Pissing Contest

The artist severely criticizes males' absurd bluff. Yet, who can confidently say "I am free of charge!"? Maybe it is a kind of fate that every human being pursues false values. That's why the title of <pissing Contest> really touches our heart.
When people appreciate <pissing Contest> series, similar sentiments would emerge- at first, it is ridiculous for individuals to watch animal's defecation, but soon they find themselves in the scene. Son HyunOok's works surprisingly arouse sympathy, perception(giving a deep thrust) and humor. Such sense of humor cannot come naturally without observation and consideration to the ordinary life. People would agree that his works are particularly predominant in that his pieces imply stories while remaining unsophisticated in shape.