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