Sejong Museum of Art Gallery 2 Hosts 'Auspicious Chorus' Exhibition by Lee Chul-hee

Sejong University's Sejong Museum of Art Gallery 2 is currently presenting 'Auspicious Chorus,' a solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist Lee Chul-hee. Running until May 10th, the exhibition offers a deep dive into Lee's distinctive artistic world, characterized by his innovative use of pipes to create both three-dimensional sculptures and two-dimensional works.

Lee Chul-hee, who has carved a unique niche in the art world, draws inspiration from the repetitive structure of pipes to explore profound themes of human emotion and relationships. His artistic process, which involves assembling thousands of small elements to form a cohesive whole, is aptly described by the exhibition's title, 'Auspicious Chorus.' This method, likened to pixels forming an image, creates a visual rhythm and tension through the interplay of spacing and layering.

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I was fascinated by the principle of pipe work, where thousands of elements gather to form one, and that one symbolizes the whole.

The exhibition not only highlights Lee's established sculptural works but also introduces new flat pieces crafted from paper and traditional Korean paper (hanji). These new works demonstrate the expanding possibilities of his pipe-based art form. Visitors can expect to experience a rich tapestry of emotional landscapes and inner energy, conveyed through the intricate structures and the artist's unique vision. The exhibition serves as a testament to Lee Chul-hee's artistic journey and his ability to find beauty and meaning in the seemingly mundane.

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The flat new works using paper and hanji, formed by the structure of repetition and aggregation, expand the new possibilities of pipe sculpture.