THAT Artist Feature: Lotus L Kang

Join Claire Kim, Director of Curatorial Strategy at The Here and There Collective, as she chats with Lotus L Kang at her studio in Brooklyn, NY. In this interview, they delve into Kang's ongoing installation piece "Mother" and its thematic connections to her current work at the Whitney Biennial. Kang shares insights into her creative process, discussing the symbolic use of stainless steel bowls, cast aluminum food items, and the interplay between identity and materiality. She also reflects on the impact of her personal history, particularly the influence of her paternal grandmother, and the broader cultural contexts that shape her work. Learn more about the nuanced layers within Kang's installations and her exploration of horizontality, material sensitivity, and time. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions with contemporary artists! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:38 - Discussing "Mother" Installation 01:28 - Materials and Themes in "Mother" 02:21 - The Figure of the Mother Body 03:13 - Cultural and Culinary Connections 05:07 - Floor-Based Sculptures and Viewer Interaction 06:20 - Tatami as a Sculptural Element 07:44 - Intersection of Japanese and Korean Histories 09:15 - Food Items and Material Transformations 11:25 - Film Material and Installations 14:17 - Closing Thoughts Special thank you to: Lotus L Kang Whitney Museum of American Art The Here and There Collective is a non-profit organization committed to highlighting and supporting art practitioners from the Asian diaspora through education, direct support, and community events. Want to learn more about our program? www.thehereandthere.co www.instagram.com/thehereandthereco