Lee Bul at Lehmann Maupin - May 8, 2008

Widely recognized as one of the leading Korean artists of her generation, Lee will present an installation of sculptural works, along with related studies and drawings, comprising a wide range of materials, visual elements, and references.
Anchoring the exhibition is a large, grotto-like sculpture entitled Bunker -- M. Bakhtin. The work invites visitors inside to experience what the artist describes as a "sonic simulacrum" of architectural spaces and landscapes; interwoven is a layered narrative of modernity and historical memory emerging from the complex relationship between Korea and Japan in the 20th century. Situated within a mirrored environment that is at once brilliant and disorienting, Bunker -- M. Bakhtin is paired with an obsessively intricate structure made of glass, crystals, and aluminum suspended in midair—an homage to the visionary Weimar architect Bruno Taut, whose "peculiar fusion of futurist fantasia, utopian manifesto, and private obsessions," in the artist's words, seems to preside over the exhibition as a whole. Other works in the exhibition include wall pieces and a gridded platform on the floor making use of two-way mirrors to create the illusion of fragmentary architectural structures repeating and receding into infinite space.

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[miscorin]

I just recently had the opportunity to see one of Lee Bul's pieces and was absolutely floored. The piece near the end of the video with the chains and glass was the most beautiful thing I have ever saw and I am no expert in art believe me, actually it was my first time going to an exhibit. This piece was the epitome of my childhood fantasies and immediately upon seeing this piece I saw a utopia; a beautiful world over flowing in richness. I titled it "My Crystal Tokyo" :)

[yoyopro]

@miscorin I agree with your comment entirely - when I saw this exhibit, I felt as though I was blessed from heaven, it was as though a new language was created that spoke only to me

[Gefilta]

THanks I hadn't seen these before, her flying insect / robots are some of the greatest things I have ever seen. THankfully there seems to one in the collection of NGV Melbourne. I am surprised there isn't more about her on YouTUbe.

[RonSchira]

Charlie, that was great, I like how you interposed the stills with sound, and also your waiste high point of view. And I did not forget about a Chelsea Thursday!