The artwork titled “I Ching 36” was created by Nam June Paik in 1991 and belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement. It is classified under the installation genre.
The artwork is a visually engaging installation characterized by its assemblage of multiple small television monitors arranged in the form of a cross or person-like shape. Each monitor displays flickering images or patterns, evocative of Paik’s innovative approach to incorporating technology and media into art. At the center, a circular section features intricate designs and Chinese characters, reflecting Paik’s interest in merging Eastern and Western cultural elements. The overall composition of “I Ching 36” invites the viewer to ponder over the intersection of traditional philosophy and contemporary media, making it a quintessential representation of Neo-Dadaist exploration.