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Marcos Kueh (1995)

Woven Talisman #02 The Social Influencer

Marcos Kueh (1995)

Woven Talisman #02 The Social Influencer

2023 | Polyester, 8 colors (front) | 225 × 170 cm

Marcos Kueh, born in Borneo, investigates Chinese-Malaysian culture by exploring the concept of prosperity. There are three lucky Chinese gods, each representing a different kind of luck. This work by Kueh revolves around Lù, the god of reputation and high office, which he refers to with the written text, the Chinese characters and the different symbols.

Because what does it actually mean to wish someone luck and influence in our current times? Is it still acceptable to wish someone great influence? Kueh takes a critical look at this by depicting Lù as a social influencer, surrounded by logos of social media platforms.

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