Minkyung Lee 'Hug' Paper Vase Available

Artist: Minkyung Lee
Title: Hug
Medium: Screen Printed Paper Vase
Size: (A3) 29.7 x 42 cm
Edition: UNIQUE
Price: €200

 

Minkyung Lee is a South Korean artist whose work navigates the delicate boundary between traditional craft and modern artistic expression. Based in Seoul, her practice often revolves around the meticulous manipulation of textile fibers and metal, creating intricate structures that challenge common perceptions of materiality. She is widely recognized for her ability to transform rigid metal wires into fluid, organic forms that mimic the softness of fabric or the complexity of biological growth.

Her creative process involves repetitive, labor-intensive techniques such as weaving and knotting. By applying these ancient methods to industrial materials, she achieves a unique aesthetic that bridges the gap between the domestic and the sculptural. Lee’s installations frequently interact with their environment through shadows and light, as the semi-transparent nature of her woven metal allows for a play of transparency that shifts based on the viewer’s perspective. This interaction emphasizes themes of space and the unseen connections within it.

Educationally, Lee refined her skills at prestigious institutions, developing a deep understanding of metalwork that informs her current portfolio. Her exhibitions often feature large-scale hanging sculptures that appear weightless despite their metallic composition. These pieces evoke a sense of quietude and introspection, inviting audiences to reflect on the passage of time and the physical effort embedded in handmade objects. Through her mastery of texture and form, Minkyung Lee continues to influence the evolving landscape of global fiber art, proving that traditional craftsmanship remains a powerful vehicle for conceptual storytelling in the present day.