pigment on unframed wood panel; two oval shapes outlined in black and white pigment; petal shapes in yellow and green pigment layered over oval shapes; circular shape in C in neon orange and pink pigment; small, washy black circle in C

FOUNDATION no2, 2023

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Geometry is critical to understanding Keobounpheng's artistic practice. The word's literal translation means to measure the Earth, but for the artist, it represents her connection to the world she inhabits. FOUNDATION no.2 is an abstract portrait. The capsule shapes represent the artist and her husband. The bold, colorful petal pattern reflects the merging and separation of individuals over a lifetime. Unlike other works from the series, the artist embraced a more nuanced structure. The FOUNDATION series reveals the underdrawings, that serve as the basis for her woven works. The formal changes signify her shift from a binary worldview towards one that embraces complexity and interconnectedness.

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Title
FOUNDATION no2
Artist Life
born 1977
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2023.74.2
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pigment on unframed wood panel; two oval shapes outlined in black and white pigment; petal shapes in yellow and green pigment layered over oval shapes; circular shape in C in neon orange and pink pigment; small, washy black circle in C
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