A machine that constantly grinds saw blades works by bouncing off fireworks. It presents a visual manifestation of modern society's
fierce competition and self-consumption. 〈The Threshold〉(2015) by Tallur L.N. (b. 1971) is a large-scale installation inspired by Abraham LINCOLN's famous saying, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
Through this work, Tallur features the internal conflicts and waste of time humans experience in a capitalist society requiring deep
reflection from he audience. “Threshold” goes beyond visual shocks and asks important questions about how we consume
ourselves in modern society.
Tallur is a representative artist of the second generation of Indian contemporary art, and he won the Skoda Prize in 2012.
In 《Threshold》, he humorously expressed contradictions in everyday life in the era of capitalism and the competitive landscape of
our society for human survival. He also points out aspects of our lives sharply, such as the present consumed by the future and the
human nature that sacrifices others for the sake of one's survival.
This publication is a collection of two solo exhibitions of Tallur L.N., held in Korea and India. 《Threshold》held at
ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL from May 7 to June 28, 2015. 《Smoke Out》held at Chemould Prescott Road, India from
December 18, 2017, to January 18, 2018.
