"Palette, Something" by Lee In, an artist who explores boundaries, at Choi Gallery

SEOUL, June 2 (SayArt) - Gallery Choi, located in Hapjeong Station, Seoul, will hold Palette, Something: Lee's solo exhibition from June 9th to July 1st.

The Gallery invites art lovers on a fascinating journey through Lee's solo exhibition 'Palette'. The gallery can get a glimpse of his various creative palettes.

For over 30 years, Lee In has captivated audiences with profound explorations of flat paintings, pottery, calligraphy, and wooden objects. Through 25 solo exhibitions, He has established himself as a visionary power that forms a space for contemplation and reflection through various projects. His work transcends boundaries, juxtaposing the visible and the invisible, flat and solid, and seamlessly blending Eastern and Western influences.

His work explores the delicate interaction between the material and the immaterial, tradition and modernity. His profound understanding of those dichotomies pays homage to their inherent order and nature while at the same time revealing them in evocative forms. For an artist, true art emerges when the creations from his studio resonate with the depths of the human inner and soul. The authenticity of his work lies in its ability to maintain individuality and autonomy while avoiding the pitfalls of commercialization and uniformity.

Located at the intersection of everyday life and art, His work represents a captivating fusion of diverse influences. His hope is that the meaning of his work transcends conventional definitions and continues to expand and deepen over time. Recognized for his outstanding talent, his works can be seen at leading institutions such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gyeonggi Museum of Art, Kumho Museum of Art, Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art, and OCI Museum of Art.
 

▲ black, something, 162x112cm, mixed media on canvas, 2022 / Provided by CHOI Gallery

His work "Black, Something" is a fascinating two-dimensional painting that invites the audience to the inside of the artist, where the desires of the world and absurd reality are hidden behind a curtain of darkness. He explores the order and the nature of the visible and invisible through this work. To him, the canvas becomes a stage for introspection on human existence, relationship with nature, and itself.

The main material of his work is black stone. A symbol of delusional silence, the black stone acts as a psychic conduit connecting generations. To him, the stone is the cornerstone that supports the four walls of the workshop and the guardian deity of the boundary overlooking the sea in front of Dumujin, Baengnyeong Island. This multi-faceted stone is also a paperweight for ink-and-wash paintings on Korean traditional paper, and is the artist's only companion in the market.

▲ Stonescape9, 30 X 244 cm, Mixed media on Canvas 2012 / Provided by CHOI Gallery

Some black stones in his work appear to the audience as anonymous faces or unknown characters in enigmatic realms. His work is mysterious.

A space of contemplation appears in his work "Black", and the viewer is fascinated by the mixed materials spread across the canvas. In his work, ink permeates the smooth Korean paper, giving the depth of black color.

The enigmatic allure of "Black" in his work lies in its ability to transcend the boundaries of traditional art and beckon audiences to venture into uncharted realms of the soul. While immersed in his work, the audience can question their perceptions, pursue new values, and make art a tool for self-reflection and self-discovery.

Lee in's solo exhibition "Palette, Something" is free.

 

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