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Jerome Kugan

Jerome Kugan square visual © Jerome Kugan

Jerome Kugan is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans writing, music, and visual art. His work is deeply personal, sensual, textual, dreamy, queer, punk, poetic, irreverent, silly, and surreal. A graduate of the University of Canberra with a BA in Writing (1998), Jerome has also worked as a writer/editor, arts event organiser, DJ, queer activist—and once even launched a line of designer grilled eggplant. He is currently based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

During his residency, Jerome held an artist sharing session at Basis Frankfurt on 23 October, where he discussed his creative journey and evolving project ideas. At the end of the residency, he presented an exhibition titled “time is a donut.” The work explores the cyclical nature of time and memory, placing raw, physical, and unfinished experiences at its core. Here, time does not move forward in isolation from bodies and lives—it is consumed (like a donut), digested, excreted, and returned to the cycle.

A man seated in front of a wall densely covered with various papers for exhibit. © Basis Frankfurt

A white wall displaying various papers for the exhibit. © Basis Frankfurt

A wall covered with various types of writing, showcasing diverse styles and messages in different colors and sizes. © Basis Frankfurt

A white wall displaying an array of paintings, highlighting diverse artistic expressions and styles. © Basis Frankfurt

Mehrere künstlerische Zeichnungen auf einer weißen Wand, die die Vielfalt der Kreativität und des künstlerischen Ausdrucks hervorheben. © Basis Frankfurt

An empty room that draws attention to a wall painting, creating a contrast between the artwork and the vacant backdrop. © Basis Frankfurt

Numerous paper circles of various colors organized in a square shape, creating a visually appealing pattern. © Basis Frankfurt

The exhibition also travelled to Malaysia, where it was showcased at Temu House from 13 June to 6 July 2025, as part of ALL LIFE IS RECYCLED + TIME IS A DONUT.

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