Exhibition Information

Exhibition view

Courtesy of CHOI&CHOI Gallery and the artist (Photo: Sangtae Kim)

Exhibition view

Courtesy of CHOI&CHOI Gallery and the artist (Photo: Sangtae Kim)

Exhibition view

Courtesy of CHOI&CHOI Gallery and the artist (Photo: Sangtae Kim)

			Armin Boehm portrays scenes with a distinct level of complexity both in their narratives and their outwardly presentation, capturing the frank reality of modern times. Complete with collaged pieces of fabric and eclectic combination of motifs, Boehm’s work instantly draws us into his fantastical urban cosmos filled with cyborgs, politicians, and flowers. The intricately fragmented surface of his paintings visualizes the overwhelming dissonance that surrounds our contemporary lives, reflecting the manifold layers of realities that coexist within our existence. As German Expressionism of early twentieth century pondered the consequences of the technical innovations of their time, Boehm observes the current state of the world, where our reliance on technology and the few who control it have created fundamental shifts in our collective psyche and morals. By design, there is an unshakable sense of anxiety that runs through Armin Boehm’s oeuvre. “Our recent world is dominated by unreflected positivity”, says the artist. With the value put on the number of quantifiable likes received on the internet ever increasing, the artist believes it all the more necessary not to suppress the anxiety and tragedy in our lives in order for us to move forward in our psychological evolution.

(Source: CHOI & CHOI)