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Resurrection of Eyeglasses by Lee Sun-mi

Published December 12, 2022 01:17 PM

Sayart.net
ReaA Jung queen7203@gmail.com 

The worn-out glasses that once helped someone see the world clearly have been resurrected shining beings again. 

 

The creator is Lee Sun-mi, an artist.


Her sketchbook is full of mathematical formulas. Because she needs to cut the pieces of glass to exact dimensions to create her creations.
▲ Glasses egg color wave pattern Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 30 x 30 x 50cm, 2021, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net

She matches the eyeglasses with different refractive indices. Then, the connected glass beads slowly begin to gain vitality.

Each glass bead and the connection of their refractions symbolize the relationship between individuals and groups in human society.

▲ Sky Light Square Patterned Magic Bottle Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 34 x 34 x 50cm, 2022, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net

The delicate beauty and shadows created by the difference in refraction of eyeglasses give the impression that ordinary materials are sublimated into art.

The glasses were resurrected and became shiny glass bottles.

▲ Glasses egg sky blue cloud pattern jar Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 44× 44 x 55cm, 2020, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net
A shiny glass bottle made from used eyeglasses

Sayart.net
ReaA Jung queen7203@gmail.com 

The worn-out glasses that once helped someone see the world clearly have been resurrected shining beings again. 

 

The creator is Lee Sun-mi, an artist.


Her sketchbook is full of mathematical formulas. Because she needs to cut the pieces of glass to exact dimensions to create her creations.
▲ Glasses egg color wave pattern Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 30 x 30 x 50cm, 2021, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net

She matches the eyeglasses with different refractive indices. Then, the connected glass beads slowly begin to gain vitality.

Each glass bead and the connection of their refractions symbolize the relationship between individuals and groups in human society.

▲ Sky Light Square Patterned Magic Bottle Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 34 x 34 x 50cm, 2022, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net

The delicate beauty and shadows created by the difference in refraction of eyeglasses give the impression that ordinary materials are sublimated into art.

The glasses were resurrected and became shiny glass bottles.

▲ Glasses egg sky blue cloud pattern jar Glasses eggs, copper, brass, bolts for glasses, nuts 44× 44 x 55cm, 2020, Photo by ReaA Jung@SayArt.net

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