Conformity and Desire

Reflections on the Human Condition

This body of work by Kim, “Conformity and Desire: Reflections on the Human Condition”, explores the nuanced relationship between personal desires and societal structures. The works explore the tension between individuality and societal expectations, and the narratives we consume which shape our identities and relationships. By juxtaposing themes of intimacy with those of control and productivity, the series critiques how capitalist frameworks manipulate human connections, reducing complex emotional experiences to mere transactions. Challenging the herd mentality, the collection invites an examination of the sacrifices made to conform, and a re-evaluation of true connection in a world driven by capitalist imperatives.

Intimate Herds:
The Breeding of Desire and Conformity

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  • 1200 × 600 mm

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Cultivated desire:
The intersections of procreation, capitalism and subjugation

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Harvested longing: The cultivation of desire and the economy of compliance

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Water’s Edge

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