Lee Gil Rae

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About the artwork

Marked by a subtle curvature, this work introduces a gentle sense of motion that feels fluid and continuous. The branches arc gracefully, creating a visual flow that guides the viewer’s eye across the sculpture. There is a softness to its composition, despite the rigidity of its material. The copper surface enhances this effect, catching light in a way that accentuates its curves. It feels less static, more like a moment unfolding. The piece embodies a quiet dynamism, where movement is implied through form rather than action.

About the artist

For decades, Lee Gil Rae has used nature as his muse and crafted sculptures from steel and copper pipes. In his persistent need to create organic forms Lee Gil-Rae takes it one step further in creating man-made nature. His works consist of surreal, leafless forests that one can meander into, with spiralling branches that are unnatural in structure but organic in aesthetic. These draw the viewer in to witness the intricate exteriors that mimic the curves and notches of aged tree bark. His sprawling branches fan out and are tipped with wisps of copper representing the needles of the pine trees, in true homage to Mother Nature. With rapid deforestation, Lee Gil-Rae's trees narrate the artificial nature that city dwellers so closely identify with. The man-made and constructed simulation of nature is apparent in all towns and cities. Nature is removed and confined to make room for the ever-expanding population.