Kim Jong-gu, a sculptor and professor at Ewha Womans University, transitioned from carving massive metal blocks to working with iron dust after a pivotal event in 1997. His shift from rigid industrial forms to fluid compositions symbolizes a move from hierarchical structures to openness. By repurposing metal dust, he challenges traditional boundaries between sculpture and painting, inviting viewers to experience a sense of freedom and transformation through his innovative approach to material and form.
