Sculpture

Minseok Kang’s sculptural works in the form of ice cream present a unique form of artistic expression. In these pieces, Kang mimics a specific object from the real world—ice cream—but reimagines it as something that never melts and exists eternally.

The artist constructs these forms using leftover materials from his painting process, such as fragments of acrylic paint and tissue paper, then seals them with resin. This method emphasizes the physical characteristics of paint, expressing the permanence of ice cream—something impossible in reality. These forms evoke memories and joy from the past, and the ever-lasting ice cream becomes a symbol of infinite memories and emotions. Through this, Kang aims to offer viewers a sense of eternal delight and nostalgia.

These sculptural works stimulate imagination beyond material limitations and represent an artistic challenge that breaks down the boundaries of reality. They reflect the artist’s ongoing exploration of the permanence of time, space, and memory—core themes in his creative philosophy.