negative space out of charcoal

I have had a soft spot in my artist's heart for large sticks of charcoal for a long time, 

because I love the velvety textures and the depth of blacks it can produce.

I never thought about using it as a part of a larger piece beyond just drawing with it. 

I am in love with the evocative negative space in this installation! 

Architectural Columns Constructed from Suspended Charcoal by Seon Ghi Bahk

by Christopher Jobson 

Currently on view at Zadok Gallery in Miami, Fiction of the Fabricated Image is the latest body of work from Seoul-based artist Seon Ghi Bahk. Of particular note is this impressive series of architectural columns constructed from pieces of natural charcoal suspended on nylon threads. The work is part of the artist’s An Aggregation series that explores the complex relationship between nature and humanity, where Bahk suggests “nature” can be incorrectly viewed as simply a backdrop or tool used in the creation of civilization. You can see more over on Zadok Gallery where the installation will be up through August 25, 2014. 

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