U : Il n’y a pas de fumée à la cheminée sans feu

Seulgi Lee

U : Il n’y a pas de fumée à la cheminée sans feu, 2017195 x 155 x 1cmSign in to view price
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silk, tong yeong nubi (korean quilt)Jousse Entreprise
Description
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This artwork presents a visually striking contrast between the monochromatic, geometric frame and the vibrant, organic forms within it. The central focus is a glass container filled with water, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and reflection. The surrounding wire mesh adds an industrial, utilitarian aesthetic, while the inclusion of a small yellow object, possibly a lemon, introduces a subtle pop of color and a sense of the unexpected. The artist's use of ordinary, everyday materials combined with the subtle, minimalist composition suggests a commentary on the beauty and complexity inherent in the mundane. ...

U : Ami·e avec qui on jouait aux échasses (au cheval de bois) = Vieil·le ami·e
Artist
Seulgi Lee
B.1972, South Korean

Seulgi Lee develops a physical language of forms that carries a folkloric sensibility while remaining distinctly contemporary. Her works—spanning sculpture, installation, wall drawing, sound, and video—are marked by vivid color, distilled gestures, and refined geometric structures. Often rooted in utilitarian thinking, her sculptural approach links form to the body, creating objects that function as tools, inviting proximity and use. Collaboration is central to her process, particularly with artisans from diverse cultural backgrounds. She draws from traditions of weaving, quilting, pottery, and basketry, blending these techniques with her own formal vocabulary to explore the connections between craft and language. Through these exchanges, Lee examines how everyday speech, visual motifs, and material culture reflect shared histories and collective imagination. Her work merges anthropological research with artistic invention, incorporating vernacular aesthetics, symbolic patterns, and humor. By distilling traditional knowledge into abstract compositions, she produces objects that resonate with cultural memory while offering fresh, playful interpretations of color, form, and human experience. ...

Seulgi Lee: Artworks
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Jousse Entreprise
Paris

Jousse Gallery is a contemporary art space based in Paris, founded by Philippe Jousse in 2001. With a commitment to both emerging and established artists, the gallery showcases a program that reflects conceptual depth and critical engagement. While primarily representing French artists, Jousse Gallery maintains a strong international presence, contributing actively to global contemporary art discourse.