About the artwork
Korean artist Lee Jung Woong paints his Korean paper with an image of the brush imbued with meditative qualities inherent to the material and its traditional use. The brush is positioned on top of contrasting scenery with a fierce final touch brought about with textured and rough painterly strokes. In his realistic execution, Lee creates a delicate balance between light and darkness, color and absence of color, bringing about a sense of motion in the painting with the portrayal of bold, black strokes on paper. The resulting image acts as a metaphor for the harmonious co-existence of East and West. Ink, paper, brush, and paint are involved in a poetic dialogue. While the brush stands for Eastern traditions, the realistic style of the painting itself, as well as Pollock-esque brushstroke, represent Western art characteristics despite referencing calligraphy - as his marks do not convey any particular alphabet or symbol. Lee's exquisite skill in harmonising the opposing forces of East and West results in a state of serene harmony. The boundary between light and darkness is further enforced with a delicate gentleness. In addition, his expert use of space adds a strong oriental feel to his works. Lee's work reveals the zenith of spirituality, whilst giving viewers a glimpse into the world of his aesthetic vision.
About the artist
Born in Korea in 1963, Lee Jung Woong is the masterful creator of the internationally acclaimed 'Brush' series of paintings. Bold, profound and breathtakingly dramatic - Lee Jung Woong’s intricate works command lucidity in spite of the abstract, and empower the objects of his depiction with hyper-realistic life. Having attained his Masters in Fine Arts from Keimyung University, Korea, Lee’s works have been exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions worldwide, including America, Switzerland, Singapore and Spain and are part of prestigious auctions at Sotheby's and Christies.