Isbn: 9788986986365 (1 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2008, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Bar None - Bar All: Reading Beyond Barcodes is a thought-provoking exploration by Jheon Soocheon that engages with our obsession with order and systems as a means to combat chaos. The narrative begins with a commentary on the human desire for identity and categorisation, suggesting that this longing manifests universally, from the coders who label to the clerks at retail stores. In this quest for clarity, the text criticises the dystopian portrayal of such figures in contemporary culture, likening them to the nefarious characters of science fiction, while asserting their innocence and commonality.The book delves into the consequences of this mania for order, illustrating how a rigid structure can lead to a stifling environment. Soocheon posits that humour is a vital counterbalance to the tyranny of systems, advocating for a playful subversion of the symbols and labels that govern us. By transforming the mundane into the absurd, as seen in Soocheon?s recent paintings which prominently feature barcodes, the work seeks to highlight the absurdity of these identifiers when blown up and exaggerated. This artistic commentary invites viewers to reconsider the role of labels in their lives and to question the constraints imposed by a world overly reliant on categorisation.Soocheon?s artistic strategy is both benign and sharp-edged, provoking reflection on the intersection of art and societal norms while inviting laughter as a necessary reprieve from the rigidity of order. Through Bar None - Bar All, readers are encouraged to reconsider their relationship with labels and identity in an increasingly regimented world.…