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Do Ho Suh — Karma Juggler
Do Ho Suh

Karma Juggler

2015

Karma Juggler, a 2015 lithograph by Do Ho Suh, presents a hypnotic cascade of interlocking human figures in which each individual simultaneously supports and is borne by the next, creating an endless cycle of interdependence rendered with quiet, meticulous precision. The composition draws on Suh's enduring preoccupation with collective identity, anonymity, and the invisible structures that bind individuals to one another across cultures and generations. The lithographic medium suits the work beautifully, allowing for fine tonal gradations and a sense of translucent layering that reinforces the idea of figures merging into a larger, shared form. Measuring 59.1 by 75.2 centimeters and bearing the artist's signature, this work on paper represents an accessible and finely realized entry point into Suh's practice, which has earned international recognition through major installations at institutions including the Tate Modern, the Smithsonian, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles. Where his large-scale fabric sculptures recreate architectural spaces from memory, works like Karma Juggler distill those same concerns into a single, concentrated image. The title itself carries philosophical weight, invoking cycles of cause and effect while the juggler metaphor suggests both virtuosic control and precarious balance. Currently available through Highpoint Editions, a publisher with a distinguished reputation for collaborating with leading contemporary artists on ambitious print projects, this lithograph arrives without a frame, affording the collector full creative latitude in presentation. Given Suh's sustained critical trajectory and the institutional depth behind his practice, Karma Juggler represents a thoughtful acquisition for collectors drawn to works that unite conceptual rigor with refined technical craft.

Medium
Lithograph
Sheet
Signed
Yes

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Do Ho Suh, Karma Juggler, 2015

Karma Juggler, a 2015 lithograph by Do Ho Suh, presents a hypnotic cascade of interlocking human figures in which each individual simultaneously supports and is borne by the next, creating an endless cycle of interdependence rendered with quiet, meticulous precision. The composition draws on Suh's enduring preoccupation with collective identity, anonymity, and the invisible structures that bind individuals to one another across cultures and generations. The lithographic medium suits the work beautifully, allowing for fine tonal gradations and a sense of translucent layering that reinforces the idea of figures merging into a larger, shared form. Measuring 59.1 by 75.2 centimeters and bearing the artist's signature, this work on paper represents an accessible and finely realized entry point into Suh's practice, which has earned international recognition through major installations at institutions including the Tate Modern, the Smithsonian, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles. Where his large-scale fabric sculptures recreate architectural spaces from memory, works like Karma Juggler distill those same concerns into a single, concentrated image. The title itself carries philosophical weight, invoking cycles of cause and effect while the juggler metaphor suggests both virtuosic control and precarious balance. Currently available through Highpoint Editions, a publisher with a distinguished reputation for collaborating with leading contemporary artists on ambitious print projects, this lithograph arrives without a frame, affording the collector full creative latitude in presentation. Given Suh's sustained critical trajectory and the institutional depth behind his practice, Karma Juggler represents a thoughtful acquisition for collectors drawn to works that unite conceptual rigor with refined technical craft.

Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 59.1 x 75.2 cm
Year
2015
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Highpoint Editions

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