That is your job (Ivan Korshunov) – MalovModern.Art Online Museum of Contemporary Art

Ivan Korshunov

That is your job

Surrogates series

Russia

2018

Oil on canvas, gilding

100x100 cm

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The artwork titled "That is your job" delves into the intricate challenges of contemporary society. It serves as an allegorical representation of the widely recognized notion of "office plankton," encapsulating the prevailing perception of the modern middle manager.

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The canvas portrays a hand cradling a wooden toy, a symbolic nod to a conventional motif where a hare is typically seen drumming. In this updated rendition, the hare is situated at a computer, signifying the evolving landscape of work and technology.

The enigma of whose hand it belongs to, whether that of the "Big Boss" or the creator, remains open to individual interpretation. This ambiguity invites viewers to contemplate the power dynamics and agency within the modern corporate world. Through this image, the painting prompts reflection on the intricate dance between authority, creativity, and the rapidly changing face of labor in our contemporary era.


 

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