in Budding, in Blooming, in Withering, 2017
Metal, mirror, pigment print, scented soap, glass vase, flower. In plastic bag: green tea, beer, whisky, soft drink. Each approx.: 80x50x15cm

[In order to document the war on AIDS that was carried out in Western societies since the 80s, Mucem has collected more than 6,000 items such as AIDS prevention brochures, research publications, gift items, and interview videos. Luo Jr-shin uses this archival material to address AIDS, the contemporary notion of hygiene, and the perception of others. Images found in brochures are printed onto vintage-styled mirrors that were popular in the U.S. and Europe during the 80s and the 90s. When the images overlap with the viewer’s reflected face, a mixture of familiarity and the strangeness occurs. The white flowers on the shelf, some of which are in blooming and others in withering like the title of the piece, allude to the cycle of life and death.]
TextＩJiwon Lee