The clock in the brick house kept ticking the time away, chipping off bits by bits. Tonight, but eve...

Cole Lu 呂咅彧

The clock in the brick house kept ticking the time away, chipping off bits by bits. Tonight, but every night, time stands still. Raindrops hang static above the roof. The bell of the clock tower floats mid-swing. Orthos raises his muzzles in silent howls. The aromas of tangerines, mangoes, saffron, and cardamom suspend in space. (Map), 202427.9 x 35.6cmSign in to view price
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burnt birchHerald St
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This pyrographically-etched artwork depicts a fantastical map-like landscape with intricate details. The warm, earthy tones and bold, sweeping lines create a dramatic, textural composition. The scene features mountains, forests, structures, and bodies of water, suggesting a whimsical, imaginary world. The artist has employed a distinctive pyrography technique, using a heated tool to carefully burn the design into the wooden surface, resulting in a visually striking and tactile work. This piece likely reflects the creator's personal interpretation of a mythical or historical place, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate details and narrative represented. ...

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Cole Lu 呂咅彧
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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Combining literary and historical reference with autobiographical experiences, Cole Lu's practice builds new mythologies that carry echoes of trauma, transformation and regeneration.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
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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.