‘Chrysanthemum’

By Miae Kim

Materials: Plaster of Paris over Mesh with lurex, Zip ties, Acrylic paint, Acrylic on Framed Wood panel, 24 x 36”, Spring 2021

White as the colors of Chrysanthemums used for mourning in Korea, this piece mourns the loss of innocent lives lost due to wrongful attacks in blame for Covid19 virus’ spread. It is an upper body covering of the face, neck and chest, completely surrounding the wearer with longer white spikes made with heavy cut white zip ties, a crude replica of the chrysanthemum petals. It is fear leading to defense. The body form was made with white Plaster of Paris and mesh, cast over the live human body. Once hardened, it was painted in shades of gray with acrylic, Asian floral folk motifs over the face, neck and chest to camouflage. It also hangs inside the painted framed wood base on the wall as one piece.
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