Glenn Kaino, Pace Gallery
Project Overview
Glenn Kaino’s helmets, created for his exhibition at Pace Gallery, are part of a deeply personal body of work that reflects on his identity as a Japanese American. Known for addressing social and political issues through collaboration and multiple mediums, Kaino shifts inward here, using these objects to explore family history, memory, and inherited experience. The helmets act as symbolic forms, carrying themes of protection, identity, and resilience, while continuing his broader interest in how personal narratives can challenge larger systems of power and injustice.
Project Information
A concise overview of the artwork’s authorship, location, and installation details, providing key contextual information about the project.
- Client : Glenn Kaino
- Location : New York
- Year : 2021
- Photographer : N/A
- Manufacturing Location: Portland Oregon, USA
Form & Craftsmanship
The finished helmets highlight intricate surface details, carefully balanced proportions, and strong sculptural presence. Through a combination of craftsmanship and digital production, the work demonstrates how historical forms can be transformed into modern art objects that engage viewers both visually and conceptually.
