From the glass façade to the interior space, the Battersea studio becomes a place where the works of two artists, based on the concept of garments intertwine. While ‘stitch’ typically refers to the needlework in sartorial terms, its meaning extends beyond that — encompassing figures used in welding or writing, such as emphasis or omission, and expanding into a medium that connects the self with history. Liminal state and ability to morph of stitches correspond to the artists’ works, leading to openness and acceptance to change.

Kim’s works focused on the role of clothing as a medium that reflects the zeitgeist. The series presented in this exhibition, in addition to this, is inspired by the various plumbing systems around us, using fluidity and nature based on unity as key concepts. These can represent the cyclical nature of fashion trends or the mechanisms that repeated forms take on. He is particularly intrigued by these and how the spirit of the time seems to gain momentum within a collective, much like how individual forces converge into a larger current. Not only are pipes used and directly referenced in the forms of the works, but various components such as epoxy, foam cord, and wooden panels are also employed to reveal the systemic context of society and our place within it.

From Kim’s window installation, a whole series with flooring materials are placed throughout the space, leaning against the walls or scattered on the floor. This allows the audiences to see the flow of different manners of stitches.