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| ▲ Kiss, Mixed media on canvas, 195x112cm, 2024 Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
ONE AND J. Gallery is pleased to announce Ahnnlee Lee's exhibition "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," running from July 7 to August 18, 2024.
Inspired by Puck, the mischievous fairy from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," this exhibition delves into the complexities of human relationships through Lee's dynamic and intricate artworks.
Known for his playful tricks and the ensuing chaos, Puck serves as a metaphor for Lee’s artistic intervention in daily interactions, where seemingly mundane moments reveal profound emotions and scenarios.
Lee meticulously observes his surroundings, capturing the essence of human connections and emotions in his paintings.
In "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," Lee draws on the unpredictability and spontaneity characteristic of Puck. Just as Puck secretly drops the magical juice on the eyelids of sleeping lovers, leading to unexpected entanglements, Lee intervenes subtly in his art, creating compositions that reflect the complexities and nuances of relationships.
His method includes randomly throwing paint on the canvas, improvising lines that defy initial intentions, and embedding secret elements known only to the artist, akin to Puck's playful tricks.
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| ▲ Olive Trip, Mixed media on canvas, 195x112cm, 2024 Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
The exhibition showcases Lee's latest works, including "Kiss" (2024), "Carnival Confetti" (2024), and "Olive Trip" (2024), primarily created with sand. This material, commonly used in sculptures, is reimagined in Lee's paintings, drawing on his extensive sculptural experience.
The process involves mixing sand, acrylic, and pigments, allowing them to dry, and then reworking the layers repeatedly. This technique reflects the push and pull of emotions and reason, culminating in paintings that are both detailed and vibrant, with tiny units like spots making up the whole.
Ahnnlee Lee, born in 1985 in Korea, received his DNAP and DNSAP degrees from Beaux-Arts de Paris. His artistic journey is marked by a keen observation of surrounding details and fleeting moments, including seeds, leaves, flowers, fruits, light, and birds.
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| ▲ Carnival Confetti, 2024. Mixed media on canvas, 112 x 195 cm. Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
Through gestures like scratching, weaving, and scraping, he brings vitality to small and tranquil existences, expressing the inherent purity of his subjects with a balanced and sculptural approach.
Lee has held several solo exhibitions, including at ONE AND J. Gallery in Seoul (2024), Drawing Space SAALGOO in Seoul (2018 and 2016), and a duo exhibition at ONE AND J. Gallery (2023). He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as at the New Spring Project in Seoul (2024), Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (2023), Frieze No.9 Cork Street in London (2023), and many more across various notable venues.
The opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 7, from 6 PM to 9 PM, with extended hours for a special Summer Night Program from July 9 to July 14, staying open until 10 PM. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and closed on Mondays and holidays.
ONE AND J. Gallery invites art enthusiasts to explore the intricate and emotionally rich world of Ahnnlee Lee’s "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," where the artist's nuanced observation of life and relationships is rendered through captivating and meticulously crafted paintings.
Sayart / Maria Kim, sayart2022@gmail.com
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| ▲ Kiss, Mixed media on canvas, 195x112cm, 2024 Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
ONE AND J. Gallery is pleased to announce Ahnnlee Lee's exhibition "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," running from July 7 to August 18, 2024.
Inspired by Puck, the mischievous fairy from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," this exhibition delves into the complexities of human relationships through Lee's dynamic and intricate artworks.
Known for his playful tricks and the ensuing chaos, Puck serves as a metaphor for Lee’s artistic intervention in daily interactions, where seemingly mundane moments reveal profound emotions and scenarios.
Lee meticulously observes his surroundings, capturing the essence of human connections and emotions in his paintings.
In "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," Lee draws on the unpredictability and spontaneity characteristic of Puck. Just as Puck secretly drops the magical juice on the eyelids of sleeping lovers, leading to unexpected entanglements, Lee intervenes subtly in his art, creating compositions that reflect the complexities and nuances of relationships.
His method includes randomly throwing paint on the canvas, improvising lines that defy initial intentions, and embedding secret elements known only to the artist, akin to Puck's playful tricks.
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| ▲ Olive Trip, Mixed media on canvas, 195x112cm, 2024 Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
The exhibition showcases Lee's latest works, including "Kiss" (2024), "Carnival Confetti" (2024), and "Olive Trip" (2024), primarily created with sand. This material, commonly used in sculptures, is reimagined in Lee's paintings, drawing on his extensive sculptural experience.
The process involves mixing sand, acrylic, and pigments, allowing them to dry, and then reworking the layers repeatedly. This technique reflects the push and pull of emotions and reason, culminating in paintings that are both detailed and vibrant, with tiny units like spots making up the whole.
Ahnnlee Lee, born in 1985 in Korea, received his DNAP and DNSAP degrees from Beaux-Arts de Paris. His artistic journey is marked by a keen observation of surrounding details and fleeting moments, including seeds, leaves, flowers, fruits, light, and birds.
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| ▲ Carnival Confetti, 2024. Mixed media on canvas, 112 x 195 cm. Courtesy of the artist and ONE AND J. Gallery. Photo by artifacts. |
Through gestures like scratching, weaving, and scraping, he brings vitality to small and tranquil existences, expressing the inherent purity of his subjects with a balanced and sculptural approach.
Lee has held several solo exhibitions, including at ONE AND J. Gallery in Seoul (2024), Drawing Space SAALGOO in Seoul (2018 and 2016), and a duo exhibition at ONE AND J. Gallery (2023). He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as at the New Spring Project in Seoul (2024), Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (2023), Frieze No.9 Cork Street in London (2023), and many more across various notable venues.
The opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 7, from 6 PM to 9 PM, with extended hours for a special Summer Night Program from July 9 to July 14, staying open until 10 PM. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and closed on Mondays and holidays.
ONE AND J. Gallery invites art enthusiasts to explore the intricate and emotionally rich world of Ahnnlee Lee’s "Puck, Nocturnal Paintings," where the artist's nuanced observation of life and relationships is rendered through captivating and meticulously crafted paintings.
Sayart / Maria Kim, sayart2022@gmail.com
