Translucent Sculptures of Segmented Glass by Artist Jiyong Lee Evoke Single-Celled Organisms
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Fascinated by the organisms found in the sea and bodies of freshwater, artist Jiyong Lee (previously) sculpts semi-transparent artworks that evoke the various forms of algae and other microscopic creatures. The segmented pieces, which are composed of smooth,Translucent Sculptures of Segmented Glass by Artist Jiyong Lee Evoke Single-Celled Organisms
Fascinated by the organisms found in the sea and bodies of freshwater, artist Jiyong Lee (previously) sculpts semi-transparent artworks that evoke the various forms of algae and other microscopic creatures. The segmented pieces, which are composed of smooth, matte glass, create both organic and geometric shapes. Part of an ongoing Segmentation Series, the composite works consider the evolution of a single cell, which Lee expands on: I work with glass that has transparency and translucency, two qualities that serve as perfect metaphors for what is known and unknown about life science. More Read more