The Curious World of : Feelings
Feelings are complicated—and so is Urs Fischer’s latest exhibition at Jason Haam Gallery.
What’s the proper reaction to finding fresh fruit in a toilet ?
Or spotting an adorable pig perched in a frying pan ?
These are just some of the oddities you’ll encounter at Feelings, Urs Fischer’s latest exhibition at Jason Haam Gallery.
It’s an eclectic, whimsical maze of objects that somehow straddle humor, absurdity, and profound reflection.
At first glance, it’s pure chaos: a giant sunny-side-up egg splayed across the gallery floor, a massive slice of bacon adorning a painting, and sculptures that feel like surreal characters in a story you’re piecing together.
But there’s method in this madness. Each work carries a title that adds a layer of meaning, turning the show into a mysterious puzzle.
For me, the fresh fruit in the toilet stood out—not just for its oddity, but for the ritual it requires: gallery staff must replace the fruit daily, a quietly poetic nod to impermanence and renewal, in the most unexpected place for fresh fruit. These strange juxtapositions reminded me of how feelings often are—unpredictable, fleeting, and impossible to neatly categorize.
Walking through ‘Feelings’ felt like participating in a game
where the rules were unclear but the rewards were abundant.
It was funny, odd, and deeply intriguing, with moments of unexpected beauty shining through.
In Feelings, Fischer takes the mundane—the bacon, the frying pan, the egg—and challenges our perceptions of what’s ordinary. It’s discomforting, yes, but also deeply engaging. This interplay of the bizarre and the familiar opens the door to fresh interpretations. The titles of the works are clues, inviting viewers to piece together their meanings and discover something unexpected.
Walking through Feelings felt like participating in a surreal game where the rules were unclear but the rewards were abundant. It was funny, odd, and deeply intriguing, with moments of unexpected beauty shining through. You could walk in thinking it’s just quirky and leave realizing you’ve been drawn into a profound exploration of what it means to feel.
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Who is Urs Fischer ?
The Master of the Unpredictable.
Image : Urs Fischer photographed in his studio in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.Urs Fischer is an artist who thrives on contradictions. Hailing from Switzerland, Fischer has built a reputation as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary art, known for his ability to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary.
His work isn’t confined to a single medium—he creates sculptures, installations, and paintings that blur the lines between humor, chaos, and reflection. Critics often describe his work as playful yet disquieting, pointing out how his pieces evoke a mix of amusement and unease.
Fischer’s art doesn’t just ask you to look—it demands that you feel, question, and rethink. By taking the familiar and placing it in unpredictable scenarios, he opens up new possibilities for meaning, proving that art can be both deeply intellectual and irresistibly fun.
Feelings is more than just a quirky showcase—it’s a thoughtful exploration of how we see the world, and how art can transform the everyday into something extraordinary. If you’re in Seoul, don’t miss this! Take your time with it. Peek into the details, and let yourself be carried away by the strangeness of it all. And don’t forget to check the titles—they’re part of the magic!
Exhibition info.
Urs Fischer : Feelings
Location : 69, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02879, South Korea
Date : August 31st – December 21st, 2024
hours : Tue - Sat 10:00am - 18:00pm
