“Gnop Gnop Man” is an interactive artwork with a ceramic bubble fountain shaped like a shell. Viewers can create or burst bubbles. The title is based on an offensive term used in South Korea. “Pong Pong” is a popular dish soap brand, and “Pong Pong Nam” refers to a man who helps with household chores, like washing dishes. This artwork playfully highlights how some Korean men fear that doing housework will weaken their authority, showing the problems with these outdated views on masculinity.
Gnop gnop man
