Untitled (cooking chicken), 1991, 4min
Untitled (cooking chicken is one of Kim Beom's early works, using various media to depict a
playful scene of cooking a 'chicken painting' as directed by the voice of chef
Julia Child. Instead of using a real chicken, the artist creatively uses a
paper with a chicken drawing, applying oil and seasoning. The final copier
output, resembling a finished dish, adds humor. This whimsical expression
reflects the artist's exploration of the illogical relationship between
tangible objects and their images. The recurring theme of 'whole chicken'
connects this work to the artist's broader body of work.