He woke up in the same position with the little machine in his palm. His mother pointed at the diffe...

Cole Lu 呂咅彧

He woke up in the same position with the little machine in his palm. His mother pointed at the different parts, explaining their functions. The rods were called hands and chased around the clockface in step with time. The little boy nodded, knowing, for his kind, time was an aberrant thing, a human thing. It didn't belong here. (Sleep), 202491.4 x 61cmSign in to view price
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burnt linen, rubberwoodHerald St
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The artwork features a hazy, ethereal background with splotches of black and white, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Against this abstract backdrop, a central figure is depicted through intricate line work, appearing to be a seated individual wearing robes or garments. The figure is rendered in a style reminiscent of traditional woodcut or etching techniques, adding a sense of timelessness to the piece. The overall composition and the artist's use of contrasting textures and tones suggest a contemplative, meditative quality, inviting the viewer to interpret the work's deeper symbolic meaning or the artist's intended message about the human condition. ...

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Cole Lu 呂咅彧
Artist
Cole Lu 呂咅彧
B.1984

Combining literary and historical reference with autobiographical experiences, Cole Lu's practice builds new mythologies that carry echoes of trauma, transformation and regeneration. Lu questions the theistic concept of creatio ex nihilo (creation out of nothingness), proposing a more complicated interspersal of time and human existence. Presented as a compilation of gestures or a collection of brief anecdotes, Lu's work unfolds serially, following invented characters through a parallel world of his creation. Each exhibition or body of work reveals another element, broadening his narrative to incorporate new sites and characters. He (re)invents, (re)names, and (re)writes his subjects, composing each work with an elaborate fragmented title – a literary device that further subverts conventional linear narratives and amplifies his poetic vision. ...

Cole Lu 呂咅彧: Artworks
Herald St
Gallery
Herald St
London, London

Herald St was established in 2005 by Ash L’ange and Nicky Verber. With two spaces across London, Herald St represents twenty-five international artists and participates in multiple art fairs including Art Basel, Frieze London, and Frieze Los Angeles amongst others. Works by Herald St artists are held in many museum collections and are regularly included in exhibitions within public institutions.