HOLDING THE LINE
Briefly

Christine Sun Kim's art, available throughout New York City, has transformed urban spaces with her bold 'transcript drawings' and public art installations. By creatively replacing advertising with powerful messages in American Sign Language, Kim addresses the nuances of being a Deaf citizen. Her works, like 'Loving You is Exhausting' and the pandemic tribute 'Dear Essential Workers,' underscore her distinctive voice and reframe societal narratives around Deaf identity and experiences. This exhibition highlights how Kim's multimedia approach fosters a deeper understanding of communication and social dynamics in contemporary art.
Kim's work has become a defining feature of New York's visual environment, using public spaces to assert Deaf culture's presence and address complex themes of communication and identity.
Her iconic signs and installations convey messages that challenge perceptions around Deaf citizenship, utilizing a distinctive blend of art forms to engage with social issues.
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