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Sia-Sangbok Lee

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Sia-Sangbok Lee

artsbl@gmail.com

Education

Department of Painting, Hongik University (BFA,MFA)

 

Experience

Solo Exhibition, 23rd (New York, Washington D.C., Bethesda, McLean,

Seoul, Hiroshima) 

 

Awards

Osaka Contest Gold Prize (Japan De Pan Art Critic Association, Japan), 2019

 

Salon Grands et Jeunes D'Aujord hui (Grand Palais, France), 1990


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Sia-Sangbok Lee’s artistic journey is rooted in a profound curiosity about the universe that began in childhood, gazing through telescopes at celestial bodies. This fascination evolved into a lifelong exploration of self and existence, represented by a single dot ("•")—a symbol of origin, self, and the cosmos.

Her work is deeply influenced by Eastern philosophical perspectives, focusing on themes such as the relationship between the self and the universe, the harmony of heaven and earth, and the spiritual interconnection of all life. In series like Heaven and Earth and Relationship of Life, Lee uses circles and lines to represent cosmic unity and spiritual restoration, emphasizing a vision of love and peace.

Recent works explore the vastness of space—galaxies, stars, and nebulae—reflecting the idea that humans, like the universe, originate from a single point. Inspired by Carl Sagan’s quote, “We are made of star stuff,” Lee seeks to express the unity between the microcosm (self) and macrocosm (universe), aspiring for her heart to radiate like the sun in universal harmony.

Lee’s materials—Hanji (traditional Korean paper), acrylic, soil, stone powder, and mulberry bark—are chosen to physically embody the philosophical and spiritual ideas in her work. She emphasizes interconnectedness through the absorption and texture of Hanji, which allows pigments to merge organically, symbolizing the oneness of spirit and matter.

Ultimately, Lee’s art invites viewers to see themselves as cosmic beings, urging them to reflect on their place in the universe and discover a deeper spiritual connection with all existence.

Artist's Statement:

 

My work can be described as a "visual meditation on the connection between the universe and myself."

 

I explore my essence and identity from a cosmic perspective, expressing a desire to embrace the infinity and diversity of the universe with love. In the exhibition piece Cosmos, I portray the order of the universe where countless stars are interconnected.

 

제 작업은 "우주와 나 사이의 연결에 대한 시각적 명상"이라고 할 수 있습니다.

 

우주적 관점에서 제 본질과 정체성을 탐구하며,

우주의 무한함과 다양성을 사랑으로 품고 싶은 마음을 표현했습니다. 이번 전시 작품 '코스모스'에서는 무수한 별들이 연결되어 있는 우주의 질서를 표현했습니다

 

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