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Gregory Maass & Nayoungim

Gregory Maass (born April 29, 1967 in Hagen, Germany) and Nayoungim (Korean name: Kim Nayon, born March 13, 1966 in Seoul, South Korea) are a duo of artists who work together as Gregory Maass & Nayoungim.

Gregory Maass & Nayoungim focus on a wide range of subjects for their creative work, including philosophy, psychology, science fiction, the British Arts & Crafts movement, music, comics, outsider art, subculture, and food.

They are the founders of the Kim Kim Gallery in South Korea, yet they operate it as a non-profit organization rather than following the conventional format of an art gallery. In addition to their own artistic practice, they engage in curation, exhibition design, and the editing of rare art books, making them a multifaceted artist duo.Germany

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PSYCHOBUILDING®

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Philosophical Discussions on “Meaning” Success is a symbiotic relationship that parasitizes individuals, personalities, or objects. From an economic perspective, it is a mechanism for exploiting labor, functioning as a disguised system of exploitation that incorporates individual characteristics such as productivity, talent, beauty, strength, intelligence, and technology. Success pretends to be a “story that creates meaning,” but in reality, it restricts individual behavior. Motivation does not depend on others’ evaluations or material rewards. It arises from within, driven by one’s own interests and sense of accomplishment. Ambition, on the other hand, is based on unfounded assumptions such as “if I were…” or “if I could achieve…,” and much of it is nothing more than fantasy. Human choices are influenced by the circumstances of the moment and shape the sense of “meaning.” However, choices are not necessarily derived from meaning, and vice versa. There is a self-referential and endless loop. Burning incense, drinking black coffee, cutting one’s hair. Even such everyday acts can be perceived as meaningful. Even if they involve acts that harm others, such as smoking, smuggling by submarine, inventing explosives, or being confined as a death row inmate, “meaning” can still be found there. The concept of meaning is multi-layered and complex. It is inseparable from the concept of time, and while it has qualities such as “consistency” and “insight,” it is also explanatory and predictive. So, what kind of meaning do I have for my work, or for the world? Is there meaning beyond death? Can we find the purpose of life in its aftermath? Humans have the power to reflect on themselves. They can be aware of their own existence and direct their insight into the depths of their thoughts, emotions, and spirit, which can be called their “inner organs.” In this project, we plan to exhibit works at multiple venues in Chiba City.
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