Flying Whale kids short for Messy Modernism

short for Messy Modernism

and the Large Glass

This unusual top performs an acrobatic 180-degree flip mid-spin

But with the Enlightenment and the birth of exact science

a perfectly hidden mechanism

Flying Whale kids short for Messy ModernismThe soaring humpback is crafted from red pine, walnut, brass, and leather. Balanced delicately on its center of gravity, the whale can be set in motion with the slightest touch. It gently bobs and sways as if swimming through the sky. Precise weight distribution allows the sculpture to rotate and sway in circles without ever falling from its perch. The South Korean artist says, "Through [this work], I projected feelings such as anxiety and longing,