Namdu Kim

Installation View (1)

Gallery Sklo is pleased to present 『Underland: Golden Binoculars』, the second solo exhibition by Namdoo KIM. This exhibition is the culmination of Kim’s long-standing Golden Binoculars series and brings to life the fictional world of Underland—a conceptual universe the artist has developed over several years. By integrating sculpture and a newly completed animation into a unified spatial narrative, the exhibition offers an immersive experience that invites viewers into Kim’s philosophical imagination.

Installation View (2)

The six-minute-and-28-second digital animation, created over the course of a year, features all the main characters from Kim’s previous works. Through the story of children who embark on a journey toward utopia in trust, and a controlling figure known as ‘Present,’ this experimental piece unfolds the structure of illusion surrounding the golden binoculars and its recurring, cyclical narrative in a fairy tale-like visual language.

Installation View (3)

『김남두의 언더랜드:황금망원경』은 단순한 작품 전시를 넘어, 전시장을 하나의 ‘조형적 거울’이자 ‘사유의 장’으로 탈바꿈하고자 하는 시도이며, 작가는 이러한 경험이 앞으로 ‘Underland’ 세계를 더욱 확장하는 출발점이 되기를 기대한다. 다양한 재료를 구사하며 주제와 소재와의 관계를 병행하며 탐구하고, 남들이 가지 않는 실험적 노동을 마다하지 않는 김남두작가의 행보를 계속 주목해보아야 하는 이유이다.

detail_Golden Binoculars (2nd Generation) M 2024 1007 MO, 52 x 26 x 25 cm, Hand-built ceramic, cast brass, concave mirror, 2025

The exhibition space is composed as a ‘narrative room,’ guiding visitors through a seamless journey—from the animation into darker spaces that house the mask and mirage works. This spatial transition leads viewers into a reflective passage, posing questions rather than offering conclusions.

F 2025 0202 SU, 50 x 25 x 26 cm (left), M 2025 0107 TU, 52 x 26 x 25 cm (right), 2025

『Underland: Golden Binoculars』 aspires to transform the gallery into both a ‘sculptural mirror’ and a ‘site of contemplation.’ The artist hopes this exhibition will serve as a point of departure for further expanding the Underland world. Through his deep engagement with materials and themes—and his commitment to experimental, hands-on processes—Namdoo KIM continues to chart a distinct and vital path in contemporary art.

Underland: Golden Binoculars | 2025 | 3D animation, FHD(1920×1080), Stereo Sound | 6min 28sec | Produced by Premier AI Creatives

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