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Lee ShinJa — Image of Light
Lee ShinJa

Image of Light

1986

This large scale tapestry presents an abstract composition of horizontal striations in warm tones of gold, orange, red, and deep burgundy, punctuated by areas of cream and white that suggest luminosity. Woven from wool and synthetic threads, the work creates a rhythmic visual field where color shifts and layered horizontal bands evoke landscapes suffused with atmospheric light, though remaining fundamentally non representational. The textile surface demonstrates the artist's command of the loom as a medium for painting with thread, producing subtle gradations and a tactile surface that engages both visual and haptic perception. This work reflects the artist's exploration of light, color, and materiality within the modernist textile tradition that emerged from mid century studio practices.

Medium
Wool and synthetic thread; tapestry
Overall

Notes

Tina Kim Gallery, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A9, The Shed, May 13–17, 2026. Inquiries: info@tinakimgallery.com.

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Lee ShinJa, Image of Light, 1986

This large scale tapestry presents an abstract composition of horizontal striations in warm tones of gold, orange, red, and deep burgundy, punctuated by areas of cream and white that suggest luminosity. Woven from wool and synthetic threads, the work creates a rhythmic visual field where color shifts and layered horizontal bands evoke landscapes suffused with atmospheric light, though remaining fundamentally non representational. The textile surface demonstrates the artist's command of the loom as a medium for painting with thread, producing subtle gradations and a tactile surface that engages both visual and haptic perception. This work reflects the artist's exploration of light, color, and materiality within the modernist textile tradition that emerged from mid century studio practices.

Medium
Wool and synthetic thread; tapestry
Dimensions
overall: 212.1 x 145.4 cm
Year
1986
Seen at
Tina Kim Gallery, New York, NY

Related themes

Abstract Art, Modernist Craft, Warm Palette, Twentieth Century, Contemporary Textile, Wool Fiber, Material Exploration, Studio Practice, Museum Quality, Atmospheric Color, Woven Threads, Color Field, Geometric Abstraction, Chromatic Intensity, Korean Artist, Light Studies, Textile Art, Tapestry Weaving, Large Scale, Horizontal Composition

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