Na-jin LEE
Great Gratitude! You have raised me, oh wind and flowers! (4)
Mixed Media
53x45.5cm
2023
The artist employs a distinctive "squeezing technique," skillfully injecting paint into tubes and constructing layered compositions through a piping method. This approach is further refined with meticulous brushwork to sculpt intricate details, rendering the fur of animals remarkably lifelike and creating a striking sense of dimensionality. The animals' fur colors blend multiple hues adjusted for viscosity, a technique that has been continuously developed since 2003, resulting in the creation of over 100 distinct colors.
Upon closer examination of each piece, the detailed sculptural elements and crystal embellishments shimmer with a subtle glow. Viewers can not only observe the shadows created by the uneven surface but also uncover hidden stories and playful details within the artwork. Through masterful techniques and poetic elements, the artist crafts a dreamlike and symbolic visual narrative, guiding viewers on an enchanting journey through the realms of artistic imagination.