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Heun Jung Kim
Untitled - Portrait of Black African Women in London by Korean Photographer

2019

About the Item

Heun Kim Jung is a London-based photographer, originally born in Seoul, Korea. Jung's work primarily deals with narratives of women outside of the typical domestic role, and her goal is to add more diversity to the art conversation. She strives to create this diversity by portraying contemporary power figures. Follow our storefront at Gallery 1202 for new listings and sales, inquire about special pricing. This work is shipped unframed with a signed certificate of authenticity. The work will be shipped directly from the printer; please allow for proper processing time. In her statement, she writes about photographing her series, "Untitled, 2019:" "After having this experience and spending time learning about colored women societies, I offer a complex reading of a black female's experience as both victimizing and empowering." Inquire for other images in the series.
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    2019
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    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Gilroy, CA
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    Seller: NEON-6-20191stDibs: LU129826310372
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