“Men Catching Birds” Installation view at König Gallery Seoul ©König GalleryKönig Gallery Seoul presents Man Catching Birds, a first solo exhibition in Seoul by José Davila (b. 1974), from July 1 to August 5. Davila focuses on the specificity of the materials he uses, exploring their inherent contradictions and visualizing physical phenomena such as gravity, resistance, and exchange of forces. The exhibition presents two sculptures and ten two-dimensional works by the artist.
The sculptures and two-dimensional works in the exhibition interact with each other to visualize the world of Davila. Davila’s sculptures are not derived from a single mass, but are formed through a process in which disparate elements rely on each other. < Untitled > (2023), created for this exhibition, is also based on the juxtaposition and dependency of concrete, a man-made material, and volcanic rock, a natural material. The two-dimensional works express this relationship pictorially. ‘The Fact of Constantly Returning To the Same Point or Situation’ series focuses on the circle. He further explores the circle by intertwining it with chevrons, continuing his exploration in sculpture. In common, the works in the exhibition create relationships between disparate and diverse things.
The exhibition illuminates Davila’s oeuvre alongside works created specifically for the exhibition in Seoul. It will allow visitors to experience the precarious balance inherent in Davila’s work.
