Jules Koreman

 

Jules Koreman is a sculptor based out of their hometown, Chicago. They create movable sculptures comprised of large frames made from construction materials, such as 2x4’s, foam, or steel. These frames are manipulated by their connecting hinges to explore instability and architecture through audience interaction. Their practice embraces ambiguity and “middleness” reinforcing their nonbinary gender identity and working class politics.

Jules is completing their MFA at the University of Chicago and received a BA in Studio Art and Chemistry from Kalamazoo College. Their work has been exhibited at Hyde Park Art Center, South Shore Cultural Center, New York Arts Program, and Stay Home Gallery. They have attended ACRE Residency, Bridge Program Residency at Hyde Park Art Center, and Field/Work Residency at Chicago Artists Coalition. Their curatorial projects include: “It Be Like That Sometimes” at Hyde Park Art Center and “TBD… Nevermind” at Kalamazoo College Light Fine Arts gallery. This summer, they are returning to ACRE Residency as staff and planning to grow a vegetable garden on their balcony.

 
 
Gallery image showing an empty gray frame suspended from the ceiling, a blue curvy frame propped up on the wall, and a large wooden basket with a pink, blue, and gray tube coming out of it and looping around.

me, packer, me, disco ball, me, you, me, fit, me, beer caddy, me. 2023. silicone, glitter, mica, epoxy clay, plasti dip, stainless steel hooks, mirror tiles, insulation foam, carabiners, chain, rotating motor, led spotlight, 2x4 lumber, upholstery foam, men’s shirt wear fabric, hand dyed fishnet, blouse buttons, deconstructed clothing, polyester stuffing, stained ash and oak wood, acrylic plinth and led strip. Photo by Bob.

 
Close up of the gallery image showing the gray frame, a metal rectangle suspended from the ceiling, and a blue curvy frame propped up on the wall.

me, packer, me, disco ball, me, you, me, fit, me, beer caddy, me. 2023. silicone, glitter, mica, epoxy clay, plasti dip, stainless steel hooks, mirror tiles, insulation foam, carabiners, chain, rotating motor, led spotlight, 2x4 lumber, upholstery foam, men’s shirt wear fabric, hand dyed fishnet, blouse buttons, deconstructed clothing, polyester stuffing, stained ash and oak wood, acrylic plinth and led strip. Photo by Bob.

 
A close up of the wooden basket with the tube that was shown in the full gallery image.

me, packer, me, disco ball, me, you, me, fit, me, beer caddy, me. 2023. silicone, glitter, mica, epoxy clay, plasti dip, stainless steel hooks, mirror tiles, insulation foam, carabiners, chain, rotating motor, led spotlight, 2x4 lumber, upholstery foam, men’s shirt wear fabric, hand dyed fishnet, blouse buttons, deconstructed clothing, polyester stuffing, stained ash and oak wood, acrylic plinth and led strip. Photo by Bob.

 
A close up of the tube in the wooden basket. From this view, it is shown that the tube is made up of patches of different cloth, some rough, some sparkly, and some even furry.

me, packer, me, disco ball, me, you, me, fit, me, beer caddy, me. 2023. silicone, glitter, mica, epoxy clay, plasti dip, stainless steel hooks, mirror tiles, insulation foam, carabiners, chain, rotating motor, led spotlight, 2x4 lumber, upholstery foam, men’s shirt wear fabric, hand dyed fishnet, blouse buttons, deconstructed clothing, polyester stuffing, stained ash and oak wood, acrylic plinth and led strip. Photo by Bob.

 
A close up of the blue, curvy frame propped up on the wall.

me, packer, me, disco ball, me, you, me, fit, me, beer caddy, me. 2023. silicone, glitter, mica, epoxy clay, plasti dip, stainless steel hooks, mirror tiles, insulation foam, carabiners, chain, rotating motor, led spotlight, 2x4 lumber, upholstery foam, men’s shirt wear fabric, hand dyed fishnet, blouse buttons, deconstructed clothing, polyester stuffing, stained ash and oak wood, acrylic plinth and led strip. Photo by Bob.