伦廓（LUNKUO） ContourHabitus

Tracing Contours

Exploring how taste reveals the unseen dynamics of social worlds.

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lunkuo traces how taste shapes social worlds through art and everyday life.

A group of abstract sculptures stand on a platform, resembling futuristic human-like figures. Each sculpture is uniquely designed with intricate patterns, metal elements, and geometric shapes. The background is dark, accentuating the vibrant colors of the figures.

Our Focus

Unraveling how visual culture shapes social identity.

A lavishly decorated room filled with numerous paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. Several individuals are present, seemingly engaged in an art discussion. A prominently dressed man holds up a painting for others to view. A child in period costume carries another piece of artwork. The walls are adorned with framed artworks, and a table is draped with a cloth, supporting several art pieces. A parrot stands on the floor, adding to the opulent atmosphere.
A large, textured sculpture of a person standing on a platform is prominently displayed. The figure appears to be reaching out with one arm extended. The background reveals a city skyline with numerous buildings visible in the distance. The image is in black and white, creating a stark, dramatic effect.

Visual Layers

A colorful abstract sculpture resembling a stack of inflated, irregularly-shaped forms is situated on a clean, white platform in a spacious, minimalist gallery. The sculpture features vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and purple. The gallery's polished floor reflects the soft lighting from the ceiling, which is composed of large, rectangular panels. Two people are present, observing the artwork at a distance. A large painting with blue abstract elements is on one of the walls.

Everyday Signs

This project examines how ordinary items silently communicate class distinctions through their design and use.

A building wall features a large, vertical installation with rainbow-colored panels arranged in a sequence of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Suspended beside the panels is a white sculpture of a person seated in a playful manner, appearing to be interacting with the display. The architecture has an industrial appearance, with weathered concrete and a rooftop structure with wire mesh.

Habitual Forms

Exploring how repeated practices shape our aesthetic preferences and reveal underlying social structures.

An art gallery features a richly decorated interior with blue walls adorned with classical paintings. The space has a polished wooden floor, and the lighting highlights the artworks. Two individuals are observed near the center, positioned under an archway with a high ceiling, creating a dramatic entrance to the room.

Class Contours

Tracing the invisible lines where taste and class intersect, making social distinctions visible through art.

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