https://kimgarcia.info Kim Garcia Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:25:52 +0000 https://kimgarcia.info en https://kimgarcia.info/Instagram-icon Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:41:07 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/Instagram-icon ︎ https://kimgarcia.info/plagued-by-longing-2024-ongoing Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:41:24 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/plagued-by-longing-2024-ongoing plagued by longing 2024 - ongoing <img width="4159" height="3327" width_o="4159" height_o="3327" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5051cf734e3e8d848f451ce1895e12591153fed4210c83d707aa9bfb6390d512/251002_DMST_KG_01.jpg" data-mid="239891109" border="0" alt="What you can never fully hold, 2025. Epoxy resin, fiberglass, pigments, inks, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, necklace chains, personal and historical photographs on vellum and steel. 82&quot; x 10&quot; x 72&quot;." data-caption="What you can never fully hold, 2025. Epoxy resin, fiberglass, pigments, inks, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, necklace chains, personal and historical photographs on vellum and steel. 82&quot; x 10&quot; x 72&quot;." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5051cf734e3e8d848f451ce1895e12591153fed4210c83d707aa9bfb6390d512/251002_DMST_KG_01.jpg" /> <img width="3916" height="4895" width_o="3916" height_o="4895" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/95567535e2a44ff2bd9fbe624403363cb72c65df822dae3675c584a7a4b5df77/251002_DMST_KG_04.jpg" data-mid="239891111" border="0" alt="What you can never fully hold (side 2), 2025." data-caption="What you can never fully hold (side 2), 2025." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/95567535e2a44ff2bd9fbe624403363cb72c65df822dae3675c584a7a4b5df77/251002_DMST_KG_04.jpg" /> <img width="4480" height="5600" width_o="4480" height_o="5600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/870b40d4f402c29635a00f238667230ce13d2dceb8892da08653a570d7010a58/251002_DMST_KG_06.jpg" data-mid="239891112" border="0" alt="What you can never fully hold, 2025. Detail" data-caption="What you can never fully hold, 2025. Detail" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/870b40d4f402c29635a00f238667230ce13d2dceb8892da08653a570d7010a58/251002_DMST_KG_06.jpg" /> <img width="3872" height="4840" width_o="3872" height_o="4840" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a95c17234d456be937da961d04758444289ef03b463c1b9dcb0297a9e9fedfd7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_02.jpg" data-mid="236797306" border="0" alt="Midnight swallows purple hue, 2025. Resin, pigment, peacock feathers, volcanic sand, photograph on vellum, and necklace chain. 35.5&quot;L x 35.5&quot; W x 2&quot;D" data-caption="Midnight swallows purple hue, 2025. Resin, pigment, peacock feathers, volcanic sand, photograph on vellum, and necklace chain. 35.5&quot;L x 35.5&quot; W x 2&quot;D" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a95c17234d456be937da961d04758444289ef03b463c1b9dcb0297a9e9fedfd7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_02.jpg" /> <img width="4299" height="5374" width_o="4299" height_o="5374" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30f23dd5365cfbbab2f66cd654dc53fdbda10c40ea620bb11e6984f88f9e80ac/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_02_detail1.jpg" data-mid="236797375" border="0" alt="Midnight swallows purple hue, 2025. Detail of resin, feathers, and photograph." data-caption="Midnight swallows purple hue, 2025. Detail of resin, feathers, and photograph." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/30f23dd5365cfbbab2f66cd654dc53fdbda10c40ea620bb11e6984f88f9e80ac/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_02_detail1.jpg" /> <img width="3970" height="4963" width_o="3970" height_o="4963" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6d41da18f51c7ff2a7647453d74bf95d463578ad2b0346b1294bf83545ea14ee/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_10.jpg" data-mid="236797660" border="0" alt="They come, they go away, we're here to stay, 2025. Resin, pigment, photograph on vellum, and peacock feathers. 24.5&quot;L x 24.5&quot;W x 2&quot;D " data-caption="They come, they go away, we're here to stay, 2025. Resin, pigment, photograph on vellum, and peacock feathers. 24.5&quot;L x 24.5&quot;W x 2&quot;D " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6d41da18f51c7ff2a7647453d74bf95d463578ad2b0346b1294bf83545ea14ee/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_10.jpg" /> <img width="5889" height="4712" width_o="5889" height_o="4712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cebb412492597296eae0789cb2cbada9d473e1d7e06dedfd1adbe8841fe46935/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_14.jpg" data-mid="236797745" border="0" alt="Where they are you will find, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, volcanic sand, a historic photograph on vellum, and necklace chains. 17&quot;L x 15&quot;W x 1/8&quot;D." data-caption="Where they are you will find, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, volcanic sand, a historic photograph on vellum, and necklace chains. 17&quot;L x 15&quot;W x 1/8&quot;D." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cebb412492597296eae0789cb2cbada9d473e1d7e06dedfd1adbe8841fe46935/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_14.jpg" /> <img width="4165" height="5206" width_o="4165" height_o="5206" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4af1d81484e8c58294fe3beced4d1acb52591747a2aefdd53405095cb4be0351/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_14_detail3.jpg" data-mid="236798984" border="0" alt="Where they are you will find, 2025. Detail of photograph, necklace chain, volcanic sand and pigments." data-caption="Where they are you will find, 2025. Detail of photograph, necklace chain, volcanic sand and pigments." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4af1d81484e8c58294fe3beced4d1acb52591747a2aefdd53405095cb4be0351/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_14_detail3.jpg" /> <img width="1140" height="1520" width_o="1140" height_o="1520" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14e4575ad78b705c4454f8ed777330b0f9ac68b02e729cc86e516e348e98e765/Garcia-Kim_4.jpg" data-mid="225812170" border="0" alt="longing, 2024. Resin, pigment, gloves, and a peacock feather. 29.5 x 14.5 x 0.5 in." data-caption="longing, 2024. Resin, pigment, gloves, and a peacock feather. 29.5 x 14.5 x 0.5 in." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/14e4575ad78b705c4454f8ed777330b0f9ac68b02e729cc86e516e348e98e765/Garcia-Kim_4.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="4000" width_o="3000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61d2c9b05f08fec41f26356da9d4b3a3084f6014164644cf649a9f37f9eac464/inmyflames.jpg" data-mid="228071997" border="0" alt="In Our Flames, 2025. Resin, photograph on transparency, vellum, peacock feathers, volcanic sand, necklacechains, glass, cement, magnets, fiber glass and steel. 120 x 120 x 11 inches." data-caption="In Our Flames, 2025. Resin, photograph on transparency, vellum, peacock feathers, volcanic sand, necklacechains, glass, cement, magnets, fiber glass and steel. 120 x 120 x 11 inches." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/61d2c9b05f08fec41f26356da9d4b3a3084f6014164644cf649a9f37f9eac464/inmyflames.jpg" /> <img width="5494" height="7301" width_o="5494" height_o="7301" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6a3cd3df07eec99373c8e8b6597faeb2dd2ba3a7a1103592e37d4442b6ef329d/KGarcia_2024-7.jpg" data-mid="217848794" border="0" alt="longing II, 2024. Resin, gloves, pigment, necklace chain. 18&quot; x 9&quot;" data-caption="longing II, 2024. Resin, gloves, pigment, necklace chain. 18&quot; x 9&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6a3cd3df07eec99373c8e8b6597faeb2dd2ba3a7a1103592e37d4442b6ef329d/KGarcia_2024-7.jpg" /> <img width="5089" height="6312" width_o="5089" height_o="6312" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/074387572157520a077242d427095bdbb4272f6a06709347e23949404f947de1/KGarcia_2024-21.jpg" data-mid="217848810" border="0" alt="you would find me if you were trying I, 2024. Resin, historic family photograph on transparency, necklace, and pigment. 12&quot; x 6&quot;" data-caption="you would find me if you were trying I, 2024. Resin, historic family photograph on transparency, necklace, and pigment. 12&quot; x 6&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/074387572157520a077242d427095bdbb4272f6a06709347e23949404f947de1/KGarcia_2024-21.jpg" /> <img width="5799" height="7732" width_o="5799" height_o="7732" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/440edd44f87b2d7492b98e7aa38d3ac5ec66023c5b6e08ba2a01c38c3f0fc2b5/KGarcia_2024-11.jpg" data-mid="217848808" border="0" alt="you would find me if you were trying II, 2024. Resin, historic family photograph on transparency, necklace, and pigment. 20.5&quot; x 8.5&quot;" data-caption="you would find me if you were trying II, 2024. Resin, historic family photograph on transparency, necklace, and pigment. 20.5&quot; x 8.5&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/440edd44f87b2d7492b98e7aa38d3ac5ec66023c5b6e08ba2a01c38c3f0fc2b5/KGarcia_2024-11.jpg" /> <img width="5032" height="6709" width_o="5032" height_o="6709" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6a5a3f065b015505beb8becc34341ba9f69ab7a4d07b714d2a71be229314059e/KGarcia_2024-33.jpg" data-mid="217852843" border="0" alt="could you let me go II, 2024. Resin, pigment, epoxy clay, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, ceramic, necklace chain, acrylic paint, and painters tape. 20&quot; x 13&quot; x 10&quot;" data-caption="could you let me go II, 2024. Resin, pigment, epoxy clay, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, ceramic, necklace chain, acrylic paint, and painters tape. 20&quot; x 13&quot; x 10&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6a5a3f065b015505beb8becc34341ba9f69ab7a4d07b714d2a71be229314059e/KGarcia_2024-33.jpg" /> <img width="900" height="1200" width_o="900" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/335247dbde5b7b371ed38691098312caa750b437188ed08b8028a130606f45e0/KGarcia_2024-30.jpg" data-mid="217852921" border="0" alt="could you let me go II (mock up for larger piece), 2024. Resin, pigment, epoxy clay, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, ceramic, necklace chain, acrylic paint, and painters tape. 20&quot; x 13&quot; x 10&quot;" data-caption="could you let me go II (mock up for larger piece), 2024. Resin, pigment, epoxy clay, volcanic sand, peacock feathers, ceramic, necklace chain, acrylic paint, and painters tape. 20&quot; x 13&quot; x 10&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/900/i/335247dbde5b7b371ed38691098312caa750b437188ed08b8028a130606f45e0/KGarcia_2024-30.jpg" /> plagued by longing plagued by longing is an ongoing sculptural and research-based series that examines how personal memory intersects with colonial history, migration, and the formation of Filipino American identity. The series begins with my father’s near-death experience, subsequent memory loss, and life with dementia, using familial care as an entry point into broader questions of inheritance and belonging. From there, the work expands outward to ask where “American” identity begins for Filipinos following U.S. imperial expansion, tracing my father’s grandfather's participation in the transition from Spanish to American rule in the Philippines. Working across sculpture and installation, I layer resin, pigment, archival photographs, and found materials to create translucent surfaces that function as material fossils, holding fragments of lived experience while acknowledging their instability. Storytelling operates as both method and form: as memories shift through retelling, the work reflects the uncertainty of recollection alongside the gaps of colonial archives. Through these material processes, plagued by longing transforms intimate family histories into expanded visual records, inviting viewers to consider how memory, identity, and belonging are shaped across generations by both care and empire. Variations of this project have been featured with Feia Gallery, Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, and at DMST Atelier.&nbsp; Articles:&nbsp;How artistic research preserves cultural memory and care by Debra Herrick; &nbsp;Alongside Húóng Ngô and Kim Garcia in dialogue, LUM Art Magazine Photo documentation by Matt Savitsky and Möe Wakai.(Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/Still-Dancing Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:25:52 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/Still-Dancing I’m Still Dancing&nbsp;2024 - ongoing <img width="1536" height="2304" width_o="1536" height_o="2304" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1eadac15f5277ca43209d26dba920ae3d0ceade1e1585249d5a0d693bf09b2a7/TOAFLAWinter2025DayOne_21.JPG" data-mid="236796780" border="0" alt="I'm Still Dancing, 2025. Concrete, pigment, epoxy resin, apoxie clay, acrylic paint, medical casting tape, speakers, amp, and iPhone playlist." data-caption="I'm Still Dancing, 2025. Concrete, pigment, epoxy resin, apoxie clay, acrylic paint, medical casting tape, speakers, amp, and iPhone playlist." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1eadac15f5277ca43209d26dba920ae3d0ceade1e1585249d5a0d693bf09b2a7/TOAFLAWinter2025DayOne_21.JPG" /> <img width="1920" height="2400" width_o="1920" height_o="2400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/23c61d767a75bcb115d75de4e3994e92e4007bdb89003b6ff1f9345da2e2a0e7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_06.jpg" data-mid="236796785" border="0" alt="Another day, 2025. Epoxy resin and pigment. 22.25&quot;L x 20.25&quot;W x 2&quot;D" data-caption="Another day, 2025. Epoxy resin and pigment. 22.25&quot;L x 20.25&quot;W x 2&quot;D" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/23c61d767a75bcb115d75de4e3994e92e4007bdb89003b6ff1f9345da2e2a0e7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_06.jpg" /> <img width="3717" height="4646" width_o="3717" height_o="4646" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c9d07d9b840f63f290528e49b54b7650f8e7f86ee10de0d52c197e83e4330403/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_04.jpg" data-mid="236796875" border="0" alt="Depth that felt so near, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, and volcanic sand. 12&quot;L x 12&quot; W x 1.5&quot; D" data-caption="Depth that felt so near, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, and volcanic sand. 12&quot;L x 12&quot; W x 1.5&quot; D" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c9d07d9b840f63f290528e49b54b7650f8e7f86ee10de0d52c197e83e4330403/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_04.jpg" /> <img width="5545" height="3697" width_o="5545" height_o="3697" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3bde233017aa7ea8d1e13a35c79588e187ff34d5e4b3091b25c823c2c3550738/The-Endless-Forever_install_hi-res_04.jpg" data-mid="236797005" border="0" alt="Installation in The Endless Forever group exhibition at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles." data-caption="Installation in The Endless Forever group exhibition at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3bde233017aa7ea8d1e13a35c79588e187ff34d5e4b3091b25c823c2c3550738/The-Endless-Forever_install_hi-res_04.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="2400" width_o="1920" height_o="2400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/86f6bdd4c883f89b19cc7e560e47439e1fd38fcc473f123203bce5a710459be7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_01.jpg" data-mid="236796784" border="0" alt="I watch the moon, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, and volcanic sand. 35.5&quot;L x 35.5&quot; W x 2&quot;D" data-caption="I watch the moon, 2025. Epoxy resin, pigment, and volcanic sand. 35.5&quot;L x 35.5&quot; W x 2&quot;D" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/86f6bdd4c883f89b19cc7e560e47439e1fd38fcc473f123203bce5a710459be7/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_01.jpg" /> <img width="2400" height="1920" width_o="2400" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e66b1888b4a0afd2061003ed33468f8aa54a1d188c1e61208a019e4c2e42bb2/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_01_detail2.jpg" data-mid="236796783" border="0" alt="I watch the moon, 2025. Detail of pigment and volcanic sand." data-caption="I watch the moon, 2025. Detail of pigment and volcanic sand." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e66b1888b4a0afd2061003ed33468f8aa54a1d188c1e61208a019e4c2e42bb2/2025-07-20_KimGarcia_01_detail2.jpg" /> <img width="2304" height="1536" width_o="2304" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7909642fa17dc548d09b7014522d276431d2171b0d321c76db4f7f607cd59444/_I5A1860-Enhanced-NR-copy_1.JPG" data-mid="236796877" border="0" alt="I'm Still Dancing, 2025. Installation with Feia Gallery." data-caption="I'm Still Dancing, 2025. Installation with Feia Gallery." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7909642fa17dc548d09b7014522d276431d2171b0d321c76db4f7f607cd59444/_I5A1860-Enhanced-NR-copy_1.JPG" /> I’m Still Dancing This ongoing series draws from intimate dance gatherings that emerged in the wake of the tumultuous year 2020. These gatherings offered a form of solace, using movement as a way to process heightened stress, grief, and uncertainty. This installation transforms these ephemeral moments into a physical space for reflection and communal memory through kinetic sculptures, immersive sound, and video. Though the project initially was in response to 2020, the same issues continue to persist today. At the heart of this project is an installation featuring a large dance floor embedded with low-frequency vibrations from iconic 90s and 2000s dance tracks. As the bass pulses, oversized shoe sculptures awkwardly propel across the floor, transforming sonic rhythms into physical expressions of release and resistance. Etched drawings on the concrete-tiled surfaces and resin wall panels record these movements, preserving the traces of past dance gatherings. The almost recognizable songs are paired with a harsh jackhammering sound, reminding the viewer that these moments of release still exist within governed architectures. Iterations of this series have been exhibited with Feia Gallery and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles. Photo documentation by Matt Savitsky, Möe Wakai, and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles. (Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/Smoking-in-the-Garden-2023 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:41:07 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/Smoking-in-the-Garden-2023 Smoking in the Garden 2023 <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8949fcb3b57ff698687b201e2227f63b457d773e3627e2b8293467e59fbb7a9/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-049.jpg" data-mid="181997988" border="0" alt="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" data-caption="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8949fcb3b57ff698687b201e2227f63b457d773e3627e2b8293467e59fbb7a9/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-049.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/36f5e243acb04c9cb09ebe4e43889721224604f8a4f3f6a489fa95e8fd5fd449/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-015.jpg" data-mid="181998768" border="0" alt="Mothering Stone, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, sticker, necklace chain, peacock feathers, acrylic paint, and oil pastel. 25&rdquo; x 17&rdquo;." data-caption="Mothering Stone, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, sticker, necklace chain, peacock feathers, acrylic paint, and oil pastel. 25” x 17”." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/36f5e243acb04c9cb09ebe4e43889721224604f8a4f3f6a489fa95e8fd5fd449/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-015.jpg" /> <img width="7634" height="6324" width_o="7634" height_o="6324" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec15914764546ef5127085263a249a1cecf35bdd4d6792bf0a921a3e7b009c06/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-045.jpg" data-mid="181997987" border="0" alt="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" data-caption="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec15914764546ef5127085263a249a1cecf35bdd4d6792bf0a921a3e7b009c06/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-045.jpg" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5d7f907f3f4351a0a2dfc258300ece4f580f298bdb79d9a94e7d7270a4f0e205/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-016.jpg" data-mid="181998744" border="0" alt="remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48&rdquo; x 203&rdquo; x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48” x 203” x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5d7f907f3f4351a0a2dfc258300ece4f580f298bdb79d9a94e7d7270a4f0e205/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-016.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7906" width_o="6324" height_o="7906" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f76677e8c627f34d221dffb4d134d813d538d3bcb9086814fa1d41c1e2136864/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-019.jpg" data-mid="181998862" border="0" alt="remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48&rdquo; x 203&rdquo; x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48” x 203” x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f76677e8c627f34d221dffb4d134d813d538d3bcb9086814fa1d41c1e2136864/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-019.jpg" /> <img width="5773" height="8660" width_o="5773" height_o="8660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10695309136c9dd5599b4a9b03e068e76ca1f31b5e1aee2abd3074822e5cce6e/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-025.jpg" data-mid="182015129" border="0" alt="detail of remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48&rdquo; x 203&rdquo; x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of remedies, 2023. Epoxy clay, resin, peacock feathers, medical casting tape, DuoMatrix, necklace chains, and half empty sake bottle. 48” x 203” x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/10695309136c9dd5599b4a9b03e068e76ca1f31b5e1aee2abd3074822e5cce6e/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-025.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55007c9aea09bb36d4e1025283834533a4da6291446280cad0511b58cef7cd3c/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-006.jpg" data-mid="181998777" border="0" alt="what if i trust myself endlessly? 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on panel. 24&rdquo; x 20&rdquo;" data-caption="what if i trust myself endlessly? 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on panel. 24” x 20”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/55007c9aea09bb36d4e1025283834533a4da6291446280cad0511b58cef7cd3c/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-006.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4a6aeb0e730dd1de7357285477e76e82d35d77d4925e0f8cd108fbb17964ddc2/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-007.jpg" data-mid="181998781" border="0" alt="love cries, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on canvas. 30&rdquo;x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="love cries, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on canvas. 30”x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4a6aeb0e730dd1de7357285477e76e82d35d77d4925e0f8cd108fbb17964ddc2/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-007.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="939" width_o="1500" height_o="939" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db545d0137d5b30e65b1242f692ac3305c9c441ec90217ae4eb90cefb91ce355/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-030.png" data-mid="181998199" border="0" alt="circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84&rdquo; x 47&rdquo; x 37&rdquo;" data-caption="circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84” x 47” x 37”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db545d0137d5b30e65b1242f692ac3305c9c441ec90217ae4eb90cefb91ce355/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-030.png" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a2e37a80b530b6887986872bd8d1ead49b29a551b534c7df5145cd529864fa9/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-031.jpg" data-mid="182058369" border="0" alt="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84&rdquo; x 47&rdquo; x 37&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84” x 47” x 37”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a2e37a80b530b6887986872bd8d1ead49b29a551b534c7df5145cd529864fa9/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-031.jpg" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2118e92b271262d44d41c74a9b920c8d177d44b3e2f59626e86933c9bfc1243b/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-034.jpg" data-mid="182056735" border="0" alt="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84&rdquo; x 47&rdquo; x 37&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84” x 47” x 37”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2118e92b271262d44d41c74a9b920c8d177d44b3e2f59626e86933c9bfc1243b/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-034.jpg" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5793e24dc52ea712b5b46888d40d54ea6fcdf6a597c9ad72863fb3fe08b81cda/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-037.jpg" data-mid="182056750" border="0" alt="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84&rdquo; x 47&rdquo; x 37&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84” x 47” x 37”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5793e24dc52ea712b5b46888d40d54ea6fcdf6a597c9ad72863fb3fe08b81cda/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-037.jpg" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ddc3b837797f4df8de8f87e879fb91ba87551b508374dd9e12372a2f95c5a5b0/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-040.jpg" data-mid="182058337" border="0" alt="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84&rdquo; x 47&rdquo; x 37&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of circling you like the ocean, 2023. Forton, resin, acrylic paint, fiberglass, and ceramic. 84” x 47” x 37”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ddc3b837797f4df8de8f87e879fb91ba87551b508374dd9e12372a2f95c5a5b0/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-040.jpg" /> <img width="8660" height="5773" width_o="8660" height_o="5773" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c07082390341f28e850f49326f6c7556d5a06b51451f7b3e162843c7510fb799/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-047.jpg" data-mid="181998742" border="0" alt="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" data-caption="Installation shot of 'Smoking in the Garden' on view at Phase Gallery, May 13 - June 10, 2023" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c07082390341f28e850f49326f6c7556d5a06b51451f7b3e162843c7510fb799/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-047.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c26d540ccd3c475fb5ee809ba70a61065b436c2a1ceac1d09f93842acff68660/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-003.jpg" data-mid="182015172" border="0" alt="Marie, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on canvas. 30&rdquo;x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="Marie, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on canvas. 30”x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c26d540ccd3c475fb5ee809ba70a61065b436c2a1ceac1d09f93842acff68660/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-003.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/933b2bd97aa53b7ed944ae070fba22cc997e94c81bb56bf69cc83f107a02c45a/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-001.jpg" data-mid="181998778" border="0" alt="slanting to the wind, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 24&rdquo; x 20&rdquo;" data-caption="slanting to the wind, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 24” x 20”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/933b2bd97aa53b7ed944ae070fba22cc997e94c81bb56bf69cc83f107a02c45a/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-001.jpg" /> <img width="5773" height="8660" width_o="5773" height_o="8660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6ccd9e5f7b73c2c2ef60bc6500c2cbfd2d59d3fc0af11b744fb71c881ba42bf2/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-014.jpg" data-mid="182008642" border="0" alt="ancestor and sister #2, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, sticker, necklace chain, peacock feathers, acrylic paint, and oil pastel. 21&rdquo; x 7 1/2&rdquo;" data-caption="ancestor and sister #2, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, sticker, necklace chain, peacock feathers, acrylic paint, and oil pastel. 21” x 7 1/2”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6ccd9e5f7b73c2c2ef60bc6500c2cbfd2d59d3fc0af11b744fb71c881ba42bf2/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-014.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4e15b51e0f682778b173f792e01aa9f169a32ed5c0dbaedc6e645e25212496c/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-002.jpg" data-mid="182008625" border="0" alt="Mae, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 10&rdquo; x 8&rdquo;" data-caption="Mae, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 10” x 8”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4e15b51e0f682778b173f792e01aa9f169a32ed5c0dbaedc6e645e25212496c/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-002.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7e5311e08435ca0f0f8409f6be2244822e5392daa5dcab71b80b7b97e8707137/_K9A0960.jpg" data-mid="182008648" border="0" alt="this body remembering yours, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, peacock feathers, bracelet, metal and metal charms. 549&rdquo; x 12&rdquo;" data-caption="this body remembering yours, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, peacock feathers, bracelet, metal and metal charms. 549” x 12”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7e5311e08435ca0f0f8409f6be2244822e5392daa5dcab71b80b7b97e8707137/_K9A0960.jpg" /> <img width="5452" height="9170" width_o="5452" height_o="9170" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cb3f183b7144ac076e16af53582d41932ee11f84652d7ca7313d91e1d9d7a806/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-041.jpg" data-mid="182008679" border="0" alt="this body remembering yours, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, peacock feathers, bracelet, metal and metal charms. 549&rdquo; x 12&rdquo;" data-caption="this body remembering yours, 2023. Resin, epoxy clay, peacock feathers, bracelet, metal and metal charms. 549” x 12”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cb3f183b7144ac076e16af53582d41932ee11f84652d7ca7313d91e1d9d7a806/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-041.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3160d7c84d170709007d09d8d4b8425130b9621b88a8b083aca778b529c5d0f5/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-005.jpg" data-mid="182008623" border="0" alt="the weight of shadows, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on panel. 40&rdquo; x 30&rdquo;" data-caption="the weight of shadows, 2023. Oil pastel and acrylic on panel. 40” x 30”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3160d7c84d170709007d09d8d4b8425130b9621b88a8b083aca778b529c5d0f5/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-005.jpg" /> <img width="6324" height="7905" width_o="6324" height_o="7905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c512c4e6f1bdac0572bf8e01484f6d9561ba726bedb7a8bfaae99a985097d689/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-004.jpg" data-mid="182008622" border="0" alt="she haunts, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 10&rdquo; x 8&rdquo;" data-caption="she haunts, 2023. Oil pastel on panel. 10” x 8”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c512c4e6f1bdac0572bf8e01484f6d9561ba726bedb7a8bfaae99a985097d689/0516-Phase-KimGarcia-Web-004.jpg" /> Smoking in the Garden at Phase Gallery, Los Angeles&nbsp; Smoking in the Garden explores folklore from stories passed down through Kim’s mother, investigating how an oral narrative can transform trauma into power. These works express how her body and lived experiences digest intimacy while employing memory, in all of its slipperiness, to explore interpersonal power dynamics. Using the trace of history as a key element in her work, Kim's material practice combines sculpture, drawing, and painting to investigate residual tensions built up to the present. This latest body of work is a form of sincere and sentimental inscription, describing the love entwined in a mother-daughter relationship and the postcolonial identity in all its cryptic layers. Love is traditionally something that must be upkept, where stains can both hide and reveal what is lacking in a relationship. From the repeated performance of this oral history, meaning is brought forth from the realm of the imaginary through material play. Kim herself acknowledges that each story is interlaced with familial and colonial trauma - an inheritance she is conscious of as the daughter of immigrants. Walking through those shadows as an act of care and remembrance, Kim uses her material process to ritualize these narrative moments into a healing practice. To stand with her shadow self and the shadows that have come before her time, Kim gives power to the absent: what isn't visible, what may be powerless, and what cannot be easily defined. Simulating the oral narrative recited by her mother, Kim uses repeated visuals that shift in scale and move through the planes of a surface. Forms from this series collapse in certain areas and expand in others, functioning both as supporting tissues and objects that dominate space. Punctures on surfaces disintegrate the visible membrane between here and there. Much like recalling the past, the textures of the surface are gooey, thick, layered, slimy, and agitated. The work contends with history outside the conventions of a linear timeline. Color becomes a connotative device to evoke complicated moments in a relationship, like the operation of warmth and intensity on one side and rejection or harm on the other. The show takes its title from Kim's middle name Fumar, inherited from her mother, which translates from Spanish to English to smoke. Its amorphous state of being is the product of some material cannibalization into a gas – in most cultures, it can purify or contaminate bodies. It is a verb with affect, agency, and change, all inherent in its meaning. In Smoking in the Garden, Kim presents a world arrested between fiction and history, here and there, self and other. Written by Liz Stringer is an artist and writer living in Los Angeles Additional accompanying Texts: Reflections on the Ashtray by Lawrence Chit and Letter to Kim Garcia from Liz Stringer solo exhibition | photo documentation by Yubo Dong ofstudio photography&nbsp;(Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/she-has-her-mother-s-eyes-2019-2022 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:41:07 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/she-has-her-mother-s-eyes-2019-2022 she has her mother’s eyes &nbsp;2019-2022 <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b3ad98cce84bdeebac29dc7523d8211c0c79a46d2eb927c70faa78856bc1a5cf/Kim_03.jpg" data-mid="182000683" border="0" alt="resting on a blade, 2022. Forton, acrylic paint &amp; epoxy resin. 50&quot; x 25&quot; x 29&quot;. Installation image at the Beta Epochs group exhibition." data-caption="resting on a blade, 2022. Forton, acrylic paint &amp; epoxy resin. 50&quot; x 25&quot; x 29&quot;. Installation image at the Beta Epochs group exhibition." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b3ad98cce84bdeebac29dc7523d8211c0c79a46d2eb927c70faa78856bc1a5cf/Kim_03.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b5174bfd3da5fb834e8eed5584576540974bfd628a93892e1b7ea1f91e7679aa/Kim_02.jpg" data-mid="182000693" border="0" alt="softness as a weapon, 2022. Forton, acrylic paint &amp; epoxy resin. 47&quot; x 34&quot; x 21&quot;. Installation image at the Beta Epochs group exhibition." data-caption="softness as a weapon, 2022. Forton, acrylic paint &amp; epoxy resin. 47&quot; x 34&quot; x 21&quot;. Installation image at the Beta Epochs group exhibition." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b5174bfd3da5fb834e8eed5584576540974bfd628a93892e1b7ea1f91e7679aa/Kim_02.jpg" /> <img width="2384" height="1555" width_o="2384" height_o="1555" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f9c9796feb185da5b5601737d24dd5ab602b2eb4b0e2415998837b1a59633399/i-measure-the-skies.png" data-mid="182001096" border="0" alt="i measured the shadows, 2022. Metal, plaster, epoxy resin, acrylic paint, oil stick, and half-empty sake bottle. 27&quot; x 18&quot; x 12&quot;" data-caption="i measured the shadows, 2022. Metal, plaster, epoxy resin, acrylic paint, oil stick, and half-empty sake bottle. 27&quot; x 18&quot; x 12&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f9c9796feb185da5b5601737d24dd5ab602b2eb4b0e2415998837b1a59633399/i-measure-the-skies.png" /> <img width="1626" height="1127" width_o="1626" height_o="1127" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/17c2640297c2836a1930b4e704c67040b9475df436afa389bd12da69f3faaadd/andsisters-2.png" data-mid="182000913" border="0" alt="and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" data-caption="and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/17c2640297c2836a1930b4e704c67040b9475df436afa389bd12da69f3faaadd/andsisters-2.png" /> <img width="3000" height="2500" width_o="3000" height_o="2500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/19161dad573f67b6a207a0a85a79a1652e4dc4bf9628482d827704cf141229d8/medallion.jpg" data-mid="182058019" border="0" alt="detail of and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" data-caption="detail of and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/19161dad573f67b6a207a0a85a79a1652e4dc4bf9628482d827704cf141229d8/medallion.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="9000" width_o="6000" height_o="9000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4c70968966adff18f65b0e180258bb9cdbe35ccb12a8eb60e562339010dd8b31/Web-6.jpg" data-mid="182364882" border="0" alt="detail of and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, sticker and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" data-caption="detail of and sisters, 2022. Paper, acrylic paint, oil stick, epoxy resin, necklace chain, sticker and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 96&quot; x 72&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4c70968966adff18f65b0e180258bb9cdbe35ccb12a8eb60e562339010dd8b31/Web-6.jpg" /> <img width="2787" height="3366" width_o="2787" height_o="3366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d94f2a3753a92573f36bdbe2afb5172c57fa3df7f5cf431d4feb2bb35ad3cee3/untitled-drawing.jpg" data-mid="182058070" border="0" alt="no fumar, 2022. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 11&quot; x 14&quot;" data-caption="no fumar, 2022. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 11&quot; x 14&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d94f2a3753a92573f36bdbe2afb5172c57fa3df7f5cf431d4feb2bb35ad3cee3/untitled-drawing.jpg" /> <img width="4753" height="3670" width_o="4753" height_o="3670" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4c7214a54f7ce3fd36dba818066094b741a52173d3c6639fb547ea7c723244f/Kim-Garcia---love-cries-2--2020.jpg" data-mid="182058116" border="0" alt="love cries #2, 2020. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 11&rdquo; x 14&quot;" data-caption="love cries #2, 2020. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 11” x 14&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4c7214a54f7ce3fd36dba818066094b741a52173d3c6639fb547ea7c723244f/Kim-Garcia---love-cries-2--2020.jpg" /> <img width="3035" height="3702" width_o="3035" height_o="3702" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e11c81b3df7adc4b482eb3e8e69dc19c6b1a9896f392e78d544cc665adb3b99f/Kim-Garcia---no-fumar-2--2020.jpg" data-mid="182058125" border="0" alt="no fumar #2, 2020. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 24&rdquo; x 18&rdquo;" data-caption="no fumar #2, 2020. Oil pastel and acrylic on paper. 24” x 18”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e11c81b3df7adc4b482eb3e8e69dc19c6b1a9896f392e78d544cc665adb3b99f/Kim-Garcia---no-fumar-2--2020.jpg" /> <img width="827" height="1240" width_o="827" height_o="1240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5adcd5510ed825b38b59e58734c2ba3bf760d078a15a51df7dd33045bbfd8923/07_HerlastnameisalsoFumar.jpg" data-mid="182000542" border="0" alt="Her last name is also Fumar, 2019. Forton, acrylic, and band aids. 72&quot; x 24&quot; x 48&quot;" data-caption="Her last name is also Fumar, 2019. Forton, acrylic, and band aids. 72&quot; x 24&quot; x 48&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/827/i/5adcd5510ed825b38b59e58734c2ba3bf760d078a15a51df7dd33045bbfd8923/07_HerlastnameisalsoFumar.jpg" /> <img width="1667" height="2500" width_o="1667" height_o="2500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c5993ffa42683a962ebd43e8c996cfd8b1e396d286c9ee7b1d74f804b12af912/IBG_0200.jpg" data-mid="182000914" border="0" alt="a piece of another, 2019. Forton, Acrylic paint, and Rope. 120&quot; x 30&rdquo; x 5&rdquo;" data-caption="a piece of another, 2019. Forton, Acrylic paint, and Rope. 120&quot; x 30” x 5”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c5993ffa42683a962ebd43e8c996cfd8b1e396d286c9ee7b1d74f804b12af912/IBG_0200.jpg" /> <img width="1915" height="1280" width_o="1915" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/18d2db0247a6fc5d998e94a7c16dfa9afaea8d7639f028434d537aa8498a3088/composite-2020.jpg" data-mid="182001218" border="0" alt="familiar haunts, 2020. Epoxy clay, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 23&quot; x 12&quot; x 4&quot;" data-caption="familiar haunts, 2020. Epoxy clay, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 23&quot; x 12&quot; x 4&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/18d2db0247a6fc5d998e94a7c16dfa9afaea8d7639f028434d537aa8498a3088/composite-2020.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="1000" width_o="1500" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7dad0d55b1c738e52e294fdb5d4655759edf17ce49e3d01cd5086594c8796028/twocutslie.png" data-mid="182000932" border="0" alt="two cuts lie, 2019. Forton and Acrylic. 27&quot; x 60&quot; x 36&quot;" data-caption="two cuts lie, 2019. Forton and Acrylic. 27&quot; x 60&quot; x 36&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7dad0d55b1c738e52e294fdb5d4655759edf17ce49e3d01cd5086594c8796028/twocutslie.png" /> <img width="886" height="1280" width_o="886" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/614192af1470d607d55b912a37d972132a7dbd5c5065e65e87ebe3f472f924aa/IMG_2137-copy.jpg" data-mid="182001215" border="0" alt="Untitled, 2020. Wire, paper mache, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 48&quot; x 23&quot; x 18&quot;" data-caption="Untitled, 2020. Wire, paper mache, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 48&quot; x 23&quot; x 18&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/886/i/614192af1470d607d55b912a37d972132a7dbd5c5065e65e87ebe3f472f924aa/IMG_2137-copy.jpg" /> she has her mother’s eyes&nbsp; In 2019, I began a series exploring folklore passed down by my mother, delving into its significance as a fantastical origin tale of her family history. This creative endeavor also served as a cathartic process, addressing trauma spanning our mother-daughter bond, familial ties, and the history of the Philippines. Spain's publication of the "Catálogo alfabético de apellidos" in 1849 established a system for selecting last names. Indigenous Filipinos chose surnames alphabetically, yet I discovered no mention of Fumar, my mother's maiden name, within the document. Although it likely deviated slightly, it intrigued me due to its translation as "to smoke.” The interplay between smoke and the surname mirrors my mother's ever-evolving narrative. The name itself encompasses the entire story, reflecting its transformations, adaptations, and reconstructions to convey strength while still bearing the imprints of trauma. This ongoing series explores intergenerational trauma and the complex dynamics of power and wounds. This series led up to a final solo exhibition at Phase Gallery Los Angeles on May 13, 2023.(Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/The-HIDEBEHIND-2021 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:28:59 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/The-HIDEBEHIND-2021 The HIDEBEHIND&nbsp;&nbsp;2020 - ongoing&nbsp; <img width="1500" height="1088" width_o="1500" height_o="1088" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4074e05e64fb5998554980f49e43077ea62db0ff27417da8177fc4682765fb9/Web-6039.png" data-mid="182004206" border="0" alt="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." data-caption="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d4074e05e64fb5998554980f49e43077ea62db0ff27417da8177fc4682765fb9/Web-6039.png" /> <img width="1400" height="2100" width_o="1400" height_o="2100" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba6798005750f1918e8dd23efef0297d9a64707eb3e220ad6d98736ae1120063/1-hardtimesaregoodtimes.jpg" data-mid="182004273" border="0" alt="hard times are good times, 2021. Paper clay, paper, duoMatrix, acrylic paint and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 46&quot; x 34&quot;" data-caption="hard times are good times, 2021. Paper clay, paper, duoMatrix, acrylic paint and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 46&quot; x 34&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba6798005750f1918e8dd23efef0297d9a64707eb3e220ad6d98736ae1120063/1-hardtimesaregoodtimes.jpg" /> <img width="4000" height="6000" width_o="4000" height_o="6000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8168d67c5534a64dc271c3cdd73440ff029f6d92a1ef0a3c6c15404a8fdb7ee6/Web-6134.jpg" data-mid="182322209" border="0" alt="detail of hard times are good times, 2021. Paper clay, paper, duoMatrix, acrylic paint and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 46&quot; x 34&quot;" data-caption="detail of hard times are good times, 2021. Paper clay, paper, duoMatrix, acrylic paint and epoxy clay. 120&quot; x 46&quot; x 34&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8168d67c5534a64dc271c3cdd73440ff029f6d92a1ef0a3c6c15404a8fdb7ee6/Web-6134.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b34454ddff2639f31b4c3eeb89d0ec3c66572e35ffbf6b64984e80f73884c5ec/bp4.jpg" data-mid="182004277" border="0" alt="she haunts, 2021. Ceramic, epoxy resin, acrylic paint. 10&quot; x 9&quot; x 4&quot;" data-caption="she haunts, 2021. Ceramic, epoxy resin, acrylic paint. 10&quot; x 9&quot; x 4&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b34454ddff2639f31b4c3eeb89d0ec3c66572e35ffbf6b64984e80f73884c5ec/bp4.jpg" /> <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/babc00f0066125840c3de491769d70b978a2d136c0e70e7b156e7f099eeab3da/Web-5985.jpg" data-mid="182004214" border="0" alt="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." data-caption="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/babc00f0066125840c3de491769d70b978a2d136c0e70e7b156e7f099eeab3da/Web-5985.jpg" /> <img width="720" height="1080" width_o="720" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0158aaa2d165570da6d3d9958288b25dbcd820de2a5ca6a8c952b90981234166/5-Itshotitscold-small.jpg" data-mid="182004275" border="0" alt="it's hot it's cold, 2021. Ceramic, epoxy resin, paper, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 12&quot; x 7&quot; x 5&quot;" data-caption="it's hot it's cold, 2021. Ceramic, epoxy resin, paper, celluclay, and acrylic paint. 12&quot; x 7&quot; x 5&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/720/i/0158aaa2d165570da6d3d9958288b25dbcd820de2a5ca6a8c952b90981234166/5-Itshotitscold-small.jpg" /> <img width="1401" height="2099" width_o="1401" height_o="2099" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/123f619a3b20ede7352a2ef138612e705c5aad9cbe9519c36cebd2da63706e2e/8-can-tbetheonly1.jpg" data-mid="182004272" border="0" alt="can't be the only one, 2021. Paper, ceramic, epoxy resin, metal chain, acrylic paint and eucalyptus. 120&quot; x 27&quot; x 10&quot;" data-caption="can't be the only one, 2021. Paper, ceramic, epoxy resin, metal chain, acrylic paint and eucalyptus. 120&quot; x 27&quot; x 10&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/123f619a3b20ede7352a2ef138612e705c5aad9cbe9519c36cebd2da63706e2e/8-can-tbetheonly1.jpg" /> <img width="3989" height="6000" width_o="3989" height_o="6000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1db3c2dc9e90b74d48dbecfe70162051fb6b81e7583559501d1d450df96f3b53/Web--5.jpg" data-mid="182004280" border="0" alt="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." data-caption="The Hidebehind Installation at after hours gallery. August 7-20, 2021." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1db3c2dc9e90b74d48dbecfe70162051fb6b81e7583559501d1d450df96f3b53/Web--5.jpg" /> The HIDEBEHIND &nbsp;Collaborative Exhibition, August 7-20, 2021 The HIDEBEHIND is an ongoing collaborative dialogue by myself and&nbsp;Amy MacKay. The project draws inspiration from the American myth of the Hidebehind, a forest-dwelling monster known for its ability to conceal itself. With a history of sharing a studio space for over 8 years and collaborating on various works and community projects, the series investigates the dynamics of coexistence and our responses to encountering difference. Through the interaction of painting and sculpture, The Hidebehind explores our intimate relationship and the interplay between these art forms. Amy MacKay made the paintings in this series.&nbsp; photo documentation by Yubo Dong ofstudio photography(Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/i-leave-this-standing-stone-to-be-a-sign-2018 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:23:09 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/i-leave-this-standing-stone-to-be-a-sign-2018 i leave this standing stone to be a sign&nbsp;2019&nbsp; <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8ba6f3ecd3304f4e9f94abb8133fc260a7ab01ec87ec88da97c302d6998e204b/04_ileavethisstandingstonetobeasign.jpg" data-mid="182009175" border="0" alt="i leave this standing stone to be a sign installation at Best Practice, San Diego. March 16 - April 13, 2019" data-caption="i leave this standing stone to be a sign installation at Best Practice, San Diego. March 16 - April 13, 2019" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8ba6f3ecd3304f4e9f94abb8133fc260a7ab01ec87ec88da97c302d6998e204b/04_ileavethisstandingstonetobeasign.jpg" /> <img width="3855" height="2570" width_o="3855" height_o="2570" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/475849389f0208d65e508912d5f48f4ff57b4e9b5b96e4614ecb67c1ca4fa303/gather-the-squad-2019.jpg" data-mid="182009139" border="0" alt="gathering, 2019. Forton, enamel acrylic latex. 11&rdquo; x 62&rdquo; x 41&rdquo; paint and standing stones. " data-caption="gathering, 2019. Forton, enamel acrylic latex. 11” x 62” x 41” paint and standing stones. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/475849389f0208d65e508912d5f48f4ff57b4e9b5b96e4614ecb67c1ca4fa303/gather-the-squad-2019.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4adec8c64e8486c179a5a8408ecc2e333cf0f353fcd2529329089cced890ba2b/IMG_2792.jpg" data-mid="182009141" border="0" alt="fear as a ghost, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&quot; x 72&quot; x 14&quot;" data-caption="fear as a ghost, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&quot; x 72&quot; x 14&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4adec8c64e8486c179a5a8408ecc2e333cf0f353fcd2529329089cced890ba2b/IMG_2792.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f502a53c4744d2b5656febc2d7ea2da987f4a1f6f7789ad83baba0dc47494141/IMG_2793.jpg" data-mid="182009142" border="0" alt="detail of fear as a ghost, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&quot; x 72&quot; x 14&quot;" data-caption="detail of fear as a ghost, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&quot; x 72&quot; x 14&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f502a53c4744d2b5656febc2d7ea2da987f4a1f6f7789ad83baba0dc47494141/IMG_2793.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bee4441498f6f6b53f4680482a336a9c8c25d5c430814dde3e7f3037fc1a7286/install-10.jpg" data-mid="182009144" border="0" alt="i leave this standing stone to be a sign installation at Best Practice, San Diego. March 16 - April 13, 2019" data-caption="i leave this standing stone to be a sign installation at Best Practice, San Diego. March 16 - April 13, 2019" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bee4441498f6f6b53f4680482a336a9c8c25d5c430814dde3e7f3037fc1a7286/install-10.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/72155e5ec6af83b9a2a97f7991f948aae9526dbf0eea26933588f7ebfdf17955/2-drawings.jpg" data-mid="182009137" border="0" alt="Left: patient like atoll, 2019. Right: counting up dazed days, 2019. Oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic on paper. 24&quot; x 18&quot;" data-caption="Left: patient like atoll, 2019. Right: counting up dazed days, 2019. Oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic on paper. 24&quot; x 18&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/72155e5ec6af83b9a2a97f7991f948aae9526dbf0eea26933588f7ebfdf17955/2-drawings.jpg" /> <img width="3800" height="2592" width_o="3800" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ee4ca1ca0c4827a932858f829e98dfc45954d63758c38ed1b6c3c6e20c102cf5/all-fours-2019---2.jpg" data-mid="182009138" border="0" alt="all fours, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 18&rdquo; x 42&rdquo; x 36&rdquo;" data-caption="all fours, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 18” x 42” x 36”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ee4ca1ca0c4827a932858f829e98dfc45954d63758c38ed1b6c3c6e20c102cf5/all-fours-2019---2.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/053b01abef008d81cf01b94139e99f436ece3332a71a9085469245c861808181/install8.jpg" data-mid="182009146" border="0" alt="palms up no crown, 2019. Forton, enamel acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&rdquo; x 77&rdquo; x 33&rdquo;" data-caption="palms up no crown, 2019. Forton, enamel acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8” x 77” x 33”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/053b01abef008d81cf01b94139e99f436ece3332a71a9085469245c861808181/install8.jpg" /> <img width="3888" height="2592" width_o="3888" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f96b36da93bcee75c0faf6d8b5874d63a1c5d7d933b4979a2d541abe6becbcd/IMG_2856.jpg" data-mid="182009143" border="0" alt="what once was, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8&rdquo; x 42&rdquo; x 24&rdquo;" data-caption="what once was, 2019. Forton, enamel, acrylic latex paint and standing stones. 8” x 42” x 24”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2f96b36da93bcee75c0faf6d8b5874d63a1c5d7d933b4979a2d541abe6becbcd/IMG_2856.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="951" width_o="1200" height_o="951" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b1bcd9e9502fdfaa01ff918bd24997248acd72c6dd7ab8f26648b2e2c8e1cd01/KimGarcia-2.jpg" data-mid="182364772" border="0" alt="standing stone, 2019. Plaster, unfired clay, watercolor, polyurethane, and enamel. 10&rdquo; x 15&rdquo; x 18&rdquo; " data-caption="standing stone, 2019. Plaster, unfired clay, watercolor, polyurethane, and enamel. 10” x 15” x 18” " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b1bcd9e9502fdfaa01ff918bd24997248acd72c6dd7ab8f26648b2e2c8e1cd01/KimGarcia-2.jpg" /> <img width="3848" height="2582" width_o="3848" height_o="2582" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/667e0efad8d7206248862f1ce9e1a9ba42a821ad37a3cca6044cce4cb23576fe/i-like-the-likes-of-you-2019.jpg" data-mid="182009140" border="0" alt="i like the likes of you, 2019. Oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic on paper. 36&quot; x 60&quot;" data-caption="i like the likes of you, 2019. Oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic on paper. 36&quot; x 60&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/667e0efad8d7206248862f1ce9e1a9ba42a821ad37a3cca6044cce4cb23576fe/i-like-the-likes-of-you-2019.jpg" /> i leave this standing stone to be a sign at Best Practice, San Diego &nbsp; Solo Exhibition, March 16 - April 13, 2019 i leave this standing stone to be a sign is an exhibition that skillfully weaves together materials and processes, creating forms both familiar and foreign. Through the lens of fiction, the work explores the intricate interplay among collaboration, interpersonal relationships, and community, immersing viewers in an engaging experience. Low sculptures act as pedestals for smaller works, with vibrant red drawings mounted higher than the standard viewing experience. Visitors choose to crouch for intimate sculpture examination or lift their gaze to view the elevated drawings. Employing a layered approach to objects and imagery, the audience is invited to delve into the work's past and contemplate the lingering myths that remain. Fiction merges with reality, prompting a reconsideration of human connection and the power of shared and changing narratives. ‘standing stones’ were small sculptures that were comprised of a mixture of found objects, encapsulated objects, unfired clay, paraffin wax, watercolor, resin, powder pigment, oil pastel, and polyurethane foam. https://kimgarcia.info/is-love-a-tender-thing-2018 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:36:08 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/is-love-a-tender-thing-2018 is love a tender thing?&nbsp;2018&nbsp; <img width="1600" height="1068" width_o="1600" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/da81fdb3e34fa045b306ed5b1f4fbec94b4c8df1b845ce336afab006e10285e1/Web_install5.jpg" data-mid="182009561" border="0" alt="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " data-caption="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/da81fdb3e34fa045b306ed5b1f4fbec94b4c8df1b845ce336afab006e10285e1/Web_install5.jpg" /> <img width="7360" height="4912" width_o="7360" height_o="4912" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1f24dcf0a6eb6d3bf9e2ddb2c0882c075223caedab5009071f282311a80edac2/_DSC9328-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009659" border="0" alt="lost objects become like the sphinx, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 37&rdquo; x 18&rdquo; x 27&rdquo; " data-caption="lost objects become like the sphinx, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 37” x 18” x 27” " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1f24dcf0a6eb6d3bf9e2ddb2c0882c075223caedab5009071f282311a80edac2/_DSC9328-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="7299" height="4871" width_o="7299" height_o="4871" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8e1f861bc92c71f52b7a34231ae49b249c6632acc5dcbaae510a02f86ee53253/_DSC9240.jpg" data-mid="182009646" border="0" alt="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " data-caption="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8e1f861bc92c71f52b7a34231ae49b249c6632acc5dcbaae510a02f86ee53253/_DSC9240.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1068" width_o="1600" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71327eaa1c8dfa44beb0fb45eed1e0a4f136e3f883d4ea3be723a3ac24f48ead/Web_Install2.jpg" data-mid="182009596" border="0" alt="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " data-caption="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/71327eaa1c8dfa44beb0fb45eed1e0a4f136e3f883d4ea3be723a3ac24f48ead/Web_Install2.jpg" /> <img width="6408" height="4276" width_o="6408" height_o="4276" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/623264223db1d511a739f3ef8356baa99bd5a9b63711cab7d9cb5361d29dd1b0/_DSC9348-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009662" border="0" alt="Lost objects, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. Variable dimensions" data-caption="Lost objects, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. Variable dimensions" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/623264223db1d511a739f3ef8356baa99bd5a9b63711cab7d9cb5361d29dd1b0/_DSC9348-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1068" width_o="1600" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4d3798296a84ba64bc8438dffc8abb6a990ab6925a34b4072445bc76c7c491ef/Web_Install3.jpg" data-mid="182009623" border="0" alt="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " data-caption="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4d3798296a84ba64bc8438dffc8abb6a990ab6925a34b4072445bc76c7c491ef/Web_Install3.jpg" /> <img width="6177" height="4122" width_o="6177" height_o="4122" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9436298745c072c099d9c1039f47411c144205f44d00af2e8db6fa984e1d8f76/_DSC9343-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009633" border="0" alt="Depositing Echoes, 2018.Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. Variable dimensions " data-caption="Depositing Echoes, 2018.Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. Variable dimensions " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9436298745c072c099d9c1039f47411c144205f44d00af2e8db6fa984e1d8f76/_DSC9343-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1068" width_o="1600" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/230c79045f6670b874831e9d0ee501e7ec0b1092d44b62ca96de99185c3cfba0/Web_Install8.jpg" data-mid="182009621" border="0" alt="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " data-caption="is love a tender thing? at the University Art Gallery at UC Irvine. April 28 - May 12, 2018. " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/230c79045f6670b874831e9d0ee501e7ec0b1092d44b62ca96de99185c3cfba0/Web_Install8.jpg" /> <img width="7360" height="4912" width_o="7360" height_o="4912" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2890bdb60717713916111a15f4312fc4183284e87486fdf2255e4ca20cfd8f7/_DSC9364-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009612" border="0" alt="they are us too, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, and pigment. 192&rdquo; x 300&rdquo; x 300&rdquo;" data-caption="they are us too, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, and pigment. 192” x 300” x 300”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2890bdb60717713916111a15f4312fc4183284e87486fdf2255e4ca20cfd8f7/_DSC9364-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="7018" height="4684" width_o="7018" height_o="4684" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/acc83828b0710e5c63227c2bd62a9eba2e8930504cb720a6df6d94141136ac77/_DSC9407-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009617" border="0" alt="they are us too, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, and pigment. 192&rdquo; x 300&rdquo; x 300&rdquo;" data-caption="they are us too, 2018. Forton, enamel, rope, unfired clay, and pigment. 192” x 300” x 300”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/acc83828b0710e5c63227c2bd62a9eba2e8930504cb720a6df6d94141136ac77/_DSC9407-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="6502" height="4339" width_o="6502" height_o="4339" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/51019a95621b9d00f7419673a4bcce5a1cf04d756ae728b82d4d260c2f8bd639/_DSC9368-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009629" border="0" alt="boulders resting on a blade, 2018. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope, wood. 92&rdquo; x 60&rdquo; x 48&rdquo; " data-caption="boulders resting on a blade, 2018. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope, wood. 92” x 60” x 48” " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/51019a95621b9d00f7419673a4bcce5a1cf04d756ae728b82d4d260c2f8bd639/_DSC9368-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="7360" height="4912" width_o="7360" height_o="4912" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e5f7fd6736f547b83970718bf0198ed65dfed2520b789a76b83b3d706a9ec68/_DSC9353-Edit.jpg" data-mid="182009660" border="0" alt="lover is a day, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 36&rdquo; x 28&rdquo; x 35.5&rdquo;" data-caption="lover is a day, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 36” x 28” x 35.5”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e5f7fd6736f547b83970718bf0198ed65dfed2520b789a76b83b3d706a9ec68/_DSC9353-Edit.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1068" width_o="1600" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b1460481fab6970a1e1ef1945157162e1aed27ca081f70b7b1b5ce53fecd211d/WebKimDraft-11.jpg" data-mid="182009661" border="0" alt="detail of lover is a day, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 36&rdquo; x 28&rdquo; x 35.5&rdquo;" data-caption="detail of lover is a day, 2018. Forton, enamel, unfired clay, pigment, and wax. 36” x 28” x 35.5”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b1460481fab6970a1e1ef1945157162e1aed27ca081f70b7b1b5ce53fecd211d/WebKimDraft-11.jpg" /> is love a tender thing?&nbsp;at the University Art Gallery at UCI&nbsp; is love a tender thing? negotiates the boundaries within relationships: the misunderstandings between people through gestures of sincerity, the gravity between bodies through weight and tension amongst the sculptural objects and their influence of navigation through the viewing space. A relationship’s residual impressions often having consequences that are guided by micro-disconnections and are often forgotten and then accumulated. The works present are fueled by images of archived past collaborations. The impetus to enact this gesture was to turn a critical lens to explore what we hope to gain through connecting with others. Within the structures of community, there are always inherent disconnections that are left unsaid. How can we effectively connect with others without dissolving ourselves and how could we possibly reorganize to make a space for another way of thinking about connection within community? The sculptural objects and video works began by staging a re-membering of past collaborative projects between artists and friends who I deeply care for. The re-membered story was derived and directed from isolated vignettes of collaborative works that utilized unactivated architectural spaces for intuitive group responses to production and display. I constructed a video set that compressed these collaborations into one work, in space that physically replicated the University Art Gallery that the work would, and could be situated in. The fictionalizing act begins in the mediated retelling of the collaborative experiences. The mediation is the fictionalized act, as it occupies the space of what absent, describing an new experience formed through all that it excludes: the original collaborations, myself physically as collaborator, the origin and the original site. The retelling is the vehicle for expressing a subjective truth, where I am consciously aware that this is a projection of the longing for connectivity and a desire to reoccupy a space of belonging. The works in the exhibition are further mediations from the original story; its form deviated from its origin. Expanding into a new world built on the foundation of what is vacant, to become a new relationship of its own. solo exhibition | photo documentation by Yubo Dong ofstudio photography(Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) https://kimgarcia.info/power-dynamic-objects-knots-2015-2017 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:42:12 +0000 Kim Garcia https://kimgarcia.info/power-dynamic-objects-knots-2015-2017 power-dynamic objects &amp; knots&nbsp;2015-2017&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dccbbc8635cc8e076176e459ee36e0adfab43d644c17adcc4625bcbc47df7f98/2017---Promise-Prince.jpg" data-mid="182010436" border="0" alt="Promise Prince, 2017. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope and band-aid. Variable dimensions." data-caption="Promise Prince, 2017. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope and band-aid. Variable dimensions." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dccbbc8635cc8e076176e459ee36e0adfab43d644c17adcc4625bcbc47df7f98/2017---Promise-Prince.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d0c43044843150a5a9205179652515b5bd978af2cb4c3b140e5a3f86de4a75fa/2017---Promise-Prince-2.jpg" data-mid="182010444" border="0" alt="detail of Promise Prince, 2017. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope and band-aid. Variable dimensions." data-caption="detail of Promise Prince, 2017. Forton, acrylic latex paint, rope and band-aid. Variable dimensions." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d0c43044843150a5a9205179652515b5bd978af2cb4c3b140e5a3f86de4a75fa/2017---Promise-Prince-2.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1427" width_o="1920" height_o="1427" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6a406a9a132302b1d6b3ae5afd9541a8e2c7523d6082afbc86fdebaf7611b2b4/2016---Pain-of-Trust-aka-Fan-in-the-studio.jpg" data-mid="182010489" border="0" alt="Pain of Trust, 2016. Single channel video on monitor, fan, extension cords, and rocks. Variable dimensions." data-caption="Pain of Trust, 2016. Single channel video on monitor, fan, extension cords, and rocks. Variable dimensions." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6a406a9a132302b1d6b3ae5afd9541a8e2c7523d6082afbc86fdebaf7611b2b4/2016---Pain-of-Trust-aka-Fan-in-the-studio.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1079" width_o="1920" height_o="1079" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cca45dc09bc1524a148792f7244e0b7e04c5bfe9f7adda05ffe5772f11f6ea4f/2016---With-Friends.jpg" data-mid="182010461" border="0" alt="with friends, 2015. Yellow bucket, video projection, extension cords, hardware, acrylic latex paint and projector.&nbsp;Variable dimensions" data-caption="with friends, 2015. Yellow bucket, video projection, extension cords, hardware, acrylic latex paint and projector.&nbsp;Variable dimensions" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cca45dc09bc1524a148792f7244e0b7e04c5bfe9f7adda05ffe5772f11f6ea4f/2016---With-Friends.jpg" /> <img width="1400" height="792" width_o="1400" height_o="792" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db1d9eddb0dd1448f4fe6cb81438406022efac02f7c416bed507917aa710b07c/2017---We-are-where-we-are-not-1.jpg" data-mid="182010473" border="0" alt="detail of we are where we are not, 2017. Video. 2-min loop." data-caption="detail of we are where we are not, 2017. Video. 2-min loop." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db1d9eddb0dd1448f4fe6cb81438406022efac02f7c416bed507917aa710b07c/2017---We-are-where-we-are-not-1.jpg" /> <img width="1400" height="1071" width_o="1400" height_o="1071" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a4726bcec420b0eef2e17f2afa515d43c2dba6f44959cf6f433d28536d70bf87/Kim_03.jpg" data-mid="182010423" border="0" alt="Happy Object, 2017. Forton, rope, polyurethane foam, and acrylic latex paint. 120&quot; x 48&quot; x 144&quot;" data-caption="Happy Object, 2017. Forton, rope, polyurethane foam, and acrylic latex paint. 120&quot; x 48&quot; x 144&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a4726bcec420b0eef2e17f2afa515d43c2dba6f44959cf6f433d28536d70bf87/Kim_03.jpg" /> <img width="800" height="450" width_o="800" height_o="450" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bb4ab9ff1b3473bb3e959746d40c5cd02ab4c194761e026cd3a0028e271b7121/WhenIlookatuInstallation.jpg" data-mid="182010415" border="0" alt="When I look at you, 2016. Acrylic paint on fabric, rock, ropes, single channel video projection, hardware, print on paper, and projector. Variable Dimensions" data-caption="When I look at you, 2016. Acrylic paint on fabric, rock, ropes, single channel video projection, hardware, print on paper, and projector. Variable Dimensions" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/bb4ab9ff1b3473bb3e959746d40c5cd02ab4c194761e026cd3a0028e271b7121/WhenIlookatuInstallation.jpg" /> <img width="800" height="533" width_o="800" height_o="533" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/012462f86ec047b9892fe3eaae7541d521f0ef9198edb63d4af878f55e2eab40/WhenIlookatUdetail.jpg" data-mid="182010416" border="0" alt="detail of When I look at you, 2016. Acrylic paint on fabric, rock, ropes, single channel video projection, hardware, print on paper, and projector. Variable Dimensions" data-caption="detail of When I look at you, 2016. Acrylic paint on fabric, rock, ropes, single channel video projection, hardware, print on paper, and projector. Variable Dimensions" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/012462f86ec047b9892fe3eaae7541d521f0ef9198edb63d4af878f55e2eab40/WhenIlookatUdetail.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="1000" width_o="1500" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/165b10239f625886026dd4fb1f3aa03f2e627680058a68698fa7d8b50dd7b8c3/2017---Untitled-2-300.jpg" data-mid="182010422" border="0" alt="As we lay together, 2017. Forton, plaster, acrylic latex paint and wood. 45&rdquo; x 24&rdquo; x 22&rdquo;&nbsp;" data-caption="As we lay together, 2017. Forton, plaster, acrylic latex paint and wood. 45” x 24” x 22”&nbsp;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/165b10239f625886026dd4fb1f3aa03f2e627680058a68698fa7d8b50dd7b8c3/2017---Untitled-2-300.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="840" width_o="1200" height_o="840" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0b69cb55f0f8b258fd7cc379b9373f21471476d7369a8bf6fcb8a4eec5218776/2017---Untitled-Line-3.jpg" data-mid="182010426" border="0" alt="Squiggle, 2017. Plaster and acrylic latex paint. 58&rdquo; x 26 1/2&rdquo; x 15&rdquo;" data-caption="Squiggle, 2017. Plaster and acrylic latex paint. 58” x 26 1/2” x 15”" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0b69cb55f0f8b258fd7cc379b9373f21471476d7369a8bf6fcb8a4eec5218776/2017---Untitled-Line-3.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1279" width_o="1920" height_o="1279" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/388975b93e4d88df4fceb5467a65020666706ad25d0a3a6cd279840d5439046a/2015---Things-I-Leave-Behind.jpg" data-mid="182010508" border="0" alt="things i leave behind, 2015. acrylic latex paint on fabric. 5&quot; x 23&quot; x 28&quot;" data-caption="things i leave behind, 2015. acrylic latex paint on fabric. 5&quot; x 23&quot; x 28&quot;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/388975b93e4d88df4fceb5467a65020666706ad25d0a3a6cd279840d5439046a/2015---Things-I-Leave-Behind.jpg" /> The notion of lines drives these artworks as a visual representation of traces of gesture and maps for tracking connections and histories. In these works, the line transforms into a drawing of relationships in a state of conditional meanings. Remanent objects from social interactions were encapsulated in a thick layer of paint, while cords and ropes were physical vectors that wove their intimate relationships into a narrative constellation. Fictitious objects emerged as markers for trauma as the remnant objects mutate away from their original forms carrying weight, pressure, and gravity- all spatial feelings felt within intimacy. These works explored how we navigate and define ourselves within the influences of objects and how objects can act as stabilizers within relationships. (Right-click open in new tab to see Hi-Res images) &nbsp;