Steroids

Steroids
charcoal, pastel and pencil on paper
A3
2009

a second attempt or fourth in creating the semi-abstract form of humanoid molecular object. here i focus more on the cylindrical shape of the bulging muscles, reduced them to simple circles and ovals. a strong sense of realism is followed from the original picture especially in transferring the shadows and reflections but alien-like humanoid forms are zoomed-in compared to the previous drawing.

Circuit Boys

Circuit Boys
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
ATC size
2009

part of the circuit boys series which focus around the theme of sex, recreational drugs, late-night partying, music and physical perfection. in this series, i wish to portray the extreme excitement and what is considered as fun during taking part in these activities. taken as forms of escape from the monosyllabic daily life, these temporary activities are not effective after all. the receipts which symbolize the daily responsibilities manage to destroy the fake white background which a person created as his attempt to escape and bind him like the snake in the original sin.

this series consists of the two large drawings and works that are part of the project with rin ioka.

Cyborg Circuit

Cyborg Circuit
collage of cut out pencil drawing on receipts
ATC size
2009

sketches of futuristic humanoid structures which are constructed plainly by straight lines and bold outer linings. i wish to further incorporate the idea of robotic art into the concept of homosexuality and lifestyle of gay circle. figures are made to be as rigid as possible but still give very clear representation of what is considered as perfect physique. creating male models as if they are machines and controlled by computer programming.

Steroids

Steroids
charcoal, pastel and pencil on paper
first three : ATC size, last : A3
2009

four attempts to create abstract forms of muscular hyperthrophy. creating a visible form from the physical appearance of arm muscle, i attempt to de-familiarize muscular obsession, turning them into somewhat organic and mysterious

Steroids
any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five). They include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

btm/flex/top

btm/flex/top
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
150 cm by 70 cm
2009

< hunk31 > chem fun?

< hunk31 > chem fun?
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
110cm by 79cm
2009

Global Boys

Global Boys
pencil drawing and receipts
approx. B5
2009

This series of work talk about the ecstasy of being in a club. A place where people dance, drink and drug themselves throughout the night trying to get away from the responsibility in life. The figures depict a frozen second of the model being 'high'. The background being bright white is a representation of being secluded from the outside world and being in their own imaginative 'peace' of mind. The torn background reveals receipts which symbolizes the responsibility i.e work, commitment, bills, etc.
How far does this form of escapism actually allows us to escape from reality. The almost nude figures show how fragile and insecure humans are when they are faced with this situation. Being 'high' does not let you escape everything after all. It is only layered over the temporary blank thoughts until it is torn and unveiling the reality.
The idea of the figure being bind by the receipts mimics the story of adam and the snake. Sin follows humans as we have to work to stay alive and similarly, the reality will follow and bind people even though they try to escape in the means of getting 'high'.

These works are parts of Traveling Cards, a project initiated by Rin Ioka. Sending the cards overseas further emphasize people's effort to go to overseas clubs and parties.