Yojae Lee
Jeweller
Published: 15.04.2021
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Yojae Lee born in Republic of Korea and now is living and working in Seoul. She received M.F.A. from Kookmin University. Awarded in 2015 with Silver Prize Taiwan International Metal Craft Competition and the Marzee Graduate Prize 2015.
Statement
Revealing the Strangeness and Hidden Beauty.In a circumstance where discomfort and negativity are experienced, we tend to withdraw our gaze.
To conceal repulsion itself, we embrace it with beauty.
Although an insect exists as a familiar being, we often forget about this.
Its value is only acknowledged when drawn with a flower or ornamented with jewelry.
My work begins from a straightforward view.
Each and every part of its body consisting of six legs, two feelers and skin…
My desire to express it the way it synchronizes and integrates with my imagination.
The discomfort resulting from being overly specific and explicit is expressed through the use of exaggerated size and unique texture
This not only comes as a shock and formidability, but also demonstrates intensive power and, thereby, makes a transition into
a surrealistic image.
People see what they want to see.
It is possible that my work could cause discomfort among some viewers and fascination among some other viewers.
Regardless, it is up to them to decide.
As I experience diverse emotions and reactions, I refreshingly encounter my work from their perspectives.
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