Lee Bae Brushstroke A2, 2025
Bronze
218 x 50 x 50 cm (85 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in)
Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs
The work is from a series giving Lee Bae's painted Brushstrokes a three-dimensional form. Cast in bronze, the sculpture nonetheless captures the fluidity and the texture of his ink-wash paintings.
With his sculptural work, Lee Bae makes manifest the long simultaneity of one-, two- and three-dimensional associations inherent in his painterly practice: His brushwork not only unfolds on a flat, two-dimensional surface, the works also conjure a three-dimensional space through twists and swerves.
At the same time, the structure of the work resembles assemblies of large charred wooden logs, the deep relief of the surface recalling woodgrain. Charcoal plays an important role in Lee Bae's practice. Used to create his paintings, drawings and the mosaic-like arrangements of his Issu du feu series, it also has a conceptual relevance. To Lee Bae, charcoal represents a condensation of time; immortalizing the life of a tree, it embodies concepts of renewal, circularity and the rhythms of nature, all of which are central to his artistic approach.
The sculpture was cast in the lost-wax process.
The work weighs 100 kg (220 lbs). It can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
– The sculpture can be installed in 3 different ways: 1) on the wall (Esther Schipper, 2025); 2) standing on the floor; 3) lying on the ground.
– The exact positioning should be defined in consultation with the artist.
COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN SALE
– Bronze sculpture.
– Mounting plate, or pedestal, individually devised by the artist studio, depending on the display option chosen by the client and on the requirements of the space.
COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED SALE
– Costs for structural modifications to floor, or wall, if required, to support the weight of the sculpture.
– Consultation of architect or structural engineer confirming the stability of the wall/floor.
– Machinery and tools required for the installation.
With his sculptural work, Lee Bae makes manifest the long simultaneity of one-, two- and three-dimensional associations inherent in his painterly practice: His brushwork not only unfolds on a flat, two-dimensional surface, the works also conjure a three-dimensional space through twists and swerves.
At the same time, the structure of the work resembles assemblies of large charred wooden logs, the deep relief of the surface recalling woodgrain. Charcoal plays an important role in Lee Bae's practice. Used to create his paintings, drawings and the mosaic-like arrangements of his Issu du feu series, it also has a conceptual relevance. To Lee Bae, charcoal represents a condensation of time; immortalizing the life of a tree, it embodies concepts of renewal, circularity and the rhythms of nature, all of which are central to his artistic approach.
The sculpture was cast in the lost-wax process.
The work weighs 100 kg (220 lbs). It can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
– The sculpture can be installed in 3 different ways: 1) on the wall (Esther Schipper, 2025); 2) standing on the floor; 3) lying on the ground.
– The exact positioning should be defined in consultation with the artist.
COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN SALE
– Bronze sculpture.
– Mounting plate, or pedestal, individually devised by the artist studio, depending on the display option chosen by the client and on the requirements of the space.
COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED SALE
– Costs for structural modifications to floor, or wall, if required, to support the weight of the sculpture.
– Consultation of architect or structural engineer confirming the stability of the wall/floor.
– Machinery and tools required for the installation.
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