2026 ShowOff! Artwork Minji Kim

Safety in Isolation

Mixed Media

This sculpture of a large pair of headphones represents the generations excessive consumption of music. People are constantly listening to music whether it be during transit, study, or conversation due to the "awkwardness" that is followed by silence. The headphones are comically larger than average to symbolize isolation from engulfing oneself in familiarity, feeling a sense of security and comfort.