The artwork “Some/One” created by Do Ho Suh in 2003 belongs to the Conceptual Art movement and is categorized under the sculpture genre.
The artwork presents a larger-than-life ceremonial robe meticulously crafted from an assemblage of stainless steel military dog tags. The robe, hollow on the inside, exudes a metallic sheen and symbolizes themes of individuality versus collectivity, as each tag represents a soldier. The floor beneath the robe is also covered in a continuation of the dog tags, creating a seamless, reflective surface that extends the theme of human presence and absence. The meticulous detail and sheer scale of the robe evoke a sense of both majesty and introspection, urging viewers to contemplate the complex relationship between individual identity and collective experience. The ambient lighting and serene gallery space emphasize the reflective properties of the materials, enhancing the visual impact and depth of the sculpture.
