I enjoy working with my hands, almost like playing around. Perhaps that's why I rarely create monumental works that convey serious or grand messages. When you look at my pieces collectively, they resemble toys more than traditional artworks—they essentially become toys. Even the basic sculpting work I do carries this playful nature, and it's even more pronounced in the pieces I make from scavenged junk. I approach my art with a playful spirit, and I live my life the same way. When I meet people, our interactions often start and end with playfulness, and I tend to handle challenges in a light-hearted, playful manner.I don't aspire to be a hero who leaves a mark in art history through my work, nor do I wish to pose profound questions about life. I just want anyone who sees my work to feel a sense of connection, to laugh out loud or chuckle quietly, and then move on. My work is that light-hearted. However, as is the nature of play, sometimes laughter can come with a little sting, revealing something that pricks the conscience. This likely comes from the satirical elements in my work. While some of the satire is intentional, sometimes the material qualities of the objects themselves combine in such an odd way that they offer viewers a new perspective or insight.
-Go Geun-ho's work notes for the exhibition Humor and Satire in Objects (04. Gwangju Shinsegae Gallery)