About
AXONOGRAPHY
Axonography depicts the world through axonometric parallel projection, a drawing method that preserves all scales and dimensions, which is often used in mechanical drawings. We subvert this notion of functional drawing to expose various layers of emotions, experiences, and memories through juxtaposition of scales and figures.
Axonography takes familiar everyday scenes and manipulates to various scales - big, small, stretched, and distorted - to bring out new meanings and hidden stories from the everyday appearances. Sometimes speculative, sometimes whimsical, these drawings allow us to express feelings and emotions about our spaces. Finally, due to axonometric drawing’s familiar form as a functional drawing, this representation gives validity and believability to the illustrated contents.
Example:
Sadness - Segregated Metropolis
Chicago, known as one of the most segregated metropolises in the United States, exhibits a socio-demographic landscape divided by race, class, and ethnicity. This division has persisted since the implementation of 'Redlining' by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation in the 1930s. The historical racial divide continues to impact our perceptions, both individually and collectively, resulting in a sense of sorrow and the need to confront this urban reality.
“Axonography”, a combination of “axonometric” and “graphic”, has gained recognition and widespread adoption within the design industry, influencing future design practices. The term is also utilized to establish a design drawing group, fostering collaboration and exploration within the field.
BUMJIN KIM
Artist, Designer and Architect
Bumjin Kim is an urban designer, artist, and architect based in the US, with a strong belief that design can improve our society and culture. He works on projects of various scales and seeks design opportunities in everyday city experiences.
Bumjin is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at Drexel University in the Architecture Program. He received a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a bachelor's degree from Hongik University. He has working experience in the U.S., France, and Korea, and his works have been exhibited in the U.S., Spain, Italy, and China, including the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial.
His projects and images have received numerous awards, such as the Red Dot Design Award, A’Design Award, International Design Award, and more. Since 2017, he has also served as a member of the Grand Jury panel for the A'Design Award.
COLLABORATORS
Yihyun Lim - Assistant Professor of Practice at University of Southen California
Chaewon Ahn - Assistant Professor at NUS-Yale
Joshua Choi - Application Engineer at Apple