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Lee ShinJa — Spirit of Mountain
Lee ShinJa

Spirit of Mountain

1991

This 1991 tapestry presents an abstract landscape composition woven in wool thread and metal, dominated by a striking vertical red form that commands the center of the composition. The work employs a restrained palette of cream, red, teal, purple, and black, with the central motif suggesting both geological and spiritual presence. The surface texture, created through the weaving process itself, demonstrates the artist's sophisticated engagement with fiber as a primary expressive medium rather than mere support. Lee ShinJa's practice exemplifies the late twentieth century revival of textile arts as a vehicle for abstract expression, connecting Korean modernist traditions with international contemporary discourse. The work navigates the boundary between representation and abstraction, inviting readings of landscape, energy, and transcendence through purely formal means.

Medium
Wool thread, metal; 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, Spirit of Mountain, 1991

This 1991 tapestry presents an abstract landscape composition woven in wool thread and metal, dominated by a striking vertical red form that commands the center of the composition. The work employs a restrained palette of cream, red, teal, purple, and black, with the central motif suggesting both geological and spiritual presence. The surface texture, created through the weaving process itself, demonstrates the artist's sophisticated engagement with fiber as a primary expressive medium rather than mere support. Lee ShinJa's practice exemplifies the late twentieth century revival of textile arts as a vehicle for abstract expression, connecting Korean modernist traditions with international contemporary discourse. The work navigates the boundary between representation and abstraction, inviting readings of landscape, energy, and transcendence through purely formal means.

Medium
Wool thread, metal; tapestry
Dimensions
overall: 76.2 x 98.1 cm
Year
1991
Seen at
Tina Kim Gallery, New York, NY

Related themes

Cream, Teal, Tapestry, Woven, Metal, Energy, Red, Spiritual, Wool, Geometric Form, Landscape, 1990s, Modern Craft, Abstract Expressionism, Korean Artist, Contemporary Art, Abstract, Texture, Fiber Art, Mountain

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