Im Jibin South Korean, b. 1984
Im Jibin is known for his trademark 'Bear' motif, a toy-like, schematic figure which can be reproduced in a multitude of colors and surface finishes, as if it were a commercial, branded product. There are a variety of iterations at various scales: some are simply heads, some whole and some free-standing. Most are designed to hang on a wall and are carefully arranged in regimented groups reminiscent of the enticing displays of the retail world.
The artist often speaks of consumer capitalism and its promotion of 'insatiable appetite'. His practice evokes related ideas of production, promotion and acquisition. The seductive nature of his sculptures and the arrangements of his exhibitions and installations conjure up scenarios of material desire. Satisfaction appears to be guaranteed until the next version of the bear is released - a sensation which is familiar to all in the hyper-commercialized, developed world. This artist makes clear that the art market is, apart from its cultural concerns, very much a market, subject to all the familiar wants and perceived needs of its participants.
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Im Jibin365 Days (2 Pieces), 2023Car paint on plastic126 x 51 x 3 in
320 x 130 x 8 cm
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (Blue), 2023Chromium plating on plastic31 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (Gold), 2023Chromium plating on plastic, water buffalo horn19 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (Green), 2023Car paint on plastic, water buffalo horn19 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (Orange), 2023Car paint on plastic, water buffalo horn19 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (Silver), 2023Chromium plating on plastic, water buffalo horn31 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinI'm in Pain Because of You (White), 2023Car paint on plastic, water buffalo horn23 ½ x 31 ½ x 16 in
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Im JibinEVERYDAY LIKE THIS, 2022Car paint on plastic14 x 14 x 8 in
35 x 35 x 20 cm
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Im JibinHow is your day today? (Black & White), 2022Car paint on plastic14 x 6 ½ x 7 in
35 x 16 x 18 cm
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Im JibinI’m in Pain Because of You, 2022Car paint on plastic, a horn of water buffalo30 x 40 x 55 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 21 5/8 in)
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Im JibinPEACE, 2022Variable installation balloon157 ½ x 118 x 236 in
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Im JibinHow is your day today? (Silver & Gold), 2021Chromium plating on plastic14 x 6 ½ x 7 in
35 x 16 x 18 cm
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Im JibinI’m in Pain Because of You, 2021Car paint on plastic, a horn of deer35 x 20 x 60 cm (13 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 23 5/8 in)
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Im JibinYou Are Not Alone, 2021Chromium plating on plastic30 x 25 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in)Edition of 10
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Im JibinYou Are Not Alone, 2021Chromium plating on plastic30 x 25 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in)Edition of 10
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Im JibinYou Are Not Alone, 2020Car paint on plastic30 x 25 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in)Edition of 10
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Im JibinEVERYWHERE, 2016Variable installation balloon118 x 78 ½ x 157 ½ in
300 x 200 x 400 cm
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No Snow Birds Allowed
Art Miami Meets Tribeca 1 Dec 2023 - 27 Jan 2024Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to present a collective exhibition of works by Chris Rivers, Richard Harrison, Henry Jabbour, Im Jibin, Jae Yong Kim, Hwang Seontae and Choi Soowhan.Read more -
Im Jibin
Bears 1 Nov - 23 Dec 2023Read more
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Im JibinEVERYDAY LIKE THIS, 2022Car paint on plastic14 x 14 x 8 in
35 x 35 x 20 cm
(6 ½ x 6 ½ x 8 in each)Edition of 10$ 5,000.00 -
Im JibinHow is your day today? (Black & White), 2022Car paint on plastic14 x 6 ½ x 7 in
35 x 16 x 18 cm
(6 ½ x 6 ½ x 7 in each)Edition of 10$ 2,750.00 -
Im JibinHow is your day today? (Silver & Gold), 2021Chromium plating on plastic14 x 6 ½ x 7 in
35 x 16 x 18 cm
(6 ½ x 6 ½ x 7 in each)Edition of 10$ 3,500.00