$5,045
In her recent works, JIYOUNG LEE portrays life as a single theatrical play. Within social relationships, we assume different roles, whether out of choice or necessity. Through the repetition of these roles, some of which we may have never played before, we complete the story of our lives. JIYOUNG LEE creates intricate pencil drawings of characters that exist in the different stages assigned to us. While her previous works observed life from afar in the “Character Garden,” her recent pieces depict her entering the stages to gain a closer understanding of life, both her own and others.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Pencil, color pencil on paper
- Size
- 117 cm x 91 cm x 3 cm
- Year
- 2021
- Signature
- Hand-signed and dated by artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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The overarching theme of JIYOUNG LEE's work is the "Human Zoo." The term is inspired by zoos, depicting facets of human life where individuals, like animals in a zoo, lose their instincts and live predetermined lives shaped by societal expectations. The black ink wash surrounding the "Human Zoo" represents artificial rocks in the zoo, symbolizing societal norms, laws, and universal conventions desired by society. While seemingly protective, these elements also confine human nature. Through her art, JIYOUNG LEE aims to portray the individuality, homogenization, desires and confusion within this enclosed space, prompting reflection on the choices individuals make in navigating their lives within these confines.
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GALLERY IN, located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, is a space dedicated to making Contemporary Art easily accessible and friendly to the public. We aim to introduce artists, both domestic and international, fostering communication with art lovers through various exhibitions. GALLERY IN annually showcases an exhibition featuring Japanese craft artists. We have plans to create various projects beyond crafts in the future.
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In her recent works, JIYOUNG LEE portrays life as a single theatrical play. Within social relationships, we assume different roles, whether out of choice or necessity. Through the repetition of these roles, some of which we may have never played before, we complete the story of our lives. JIYOUNG LEE creates intricate pencil drawings of characters that exist in the different stages assigned to us. While her previous works observed life from afar in the “Character Garden,” her recent pieces depict her entering the stages to gain a closer understanding of life, both her own and others.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Pencil, color pencil on paper
- Size
- 117 cm x 91 cm x 3 cm
- Year
- 2021
- Signature
- Hand-signed and dated by artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
Shipping & taxes+
- Ships from the gallery's location (set per work, defaults to the gallery address)
- Cost calculated at checkout by destination
- Optional full insurance in transit
- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
- In-person pickup available for some works (no shipping fee)
- Listed price may include VAT applicable in the seller's country or the work's place of shipment
- Duties, import VAT/GST, customs fees, and other taxes in the buyer's country are not included and are the buyer's responsibility
- These are assessed by the destination customs authority and billed separately by the carrier
- Sales tax may be added at checkout depending on jurisdiction
$5,045