Shield Formation #3 from 海⻱
by Kah Bee Chow
Artist
Kah Bee Chow
(Nya Zeeland, född 1980)
Date2017
MediumDigital video, color, stereo sound; wax, wood, styrofoam, plexiglass, plaster, electronics, plastic, aluminum, string
DimensionsVarierande mått
Digital video: 3:38 min
ClassificationMoving Images, Installations
Credit LinePurchase 2021 (Swedish Acquisitions 2021)
Countries
Object NumberMOM/2021/409
CollectionsRecent Acquisitions, Svenska förvärv 2021
The artwork is not on display
About the artworkKah Bee Chow’s multifaceted output encapsulates both social criticism, personal references and a pinch of humour. The installation Shield Formation #3 from 海⻱ consists of several components which together guide the viewer’s gaze and physical movement in the room. The objects suggest limitation, shielding and controlled surveillance. But maybe also a sense of being protected. The two Chinese signs in the title translate as “sea turtle” – a recurring symbol in Kah Bee Chow’s oeuvre, which also in shape resembles the Malaysian island of Penang where she grew up. The sea turtle shells are becoming more porous, however, due to human influence, and some, including experts on feng shui, believe this will harm the wellbeing of the island.
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