Minjae Kim's 'Phantom-22' Exhibition Blurs Urban-Natural Boundaries at LA's Marta Gallery
Published on 4.28.25
Minjae Kim's upcoming solo exhibition "Phantom-22" at Los Angeles gallery Marta is a prime example of the trend in art that blurs the lines between the natural world and city life. The show features sculptural representations of mountain lions and palm fronds, reflecting Kim's interdisciplinary approach to art-making.
Kim's use of materials such as wood, paint, clay, plaster, aluminum, and fiberglass to create his works is a deliberate choice to blur the boundaries between nature and urban life. This is evident in his depiction of P-22, the mountain lion that lived in Griffith Park, which serves as a local cultural reference.
The exhibition also draws inspiration from Buster Keaton's silent film One Week, adding another layer to Kim's exploration of the relationship between nature and urbanization.