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Jiyong Lee: A Sculptor of Light and Transformation Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1971, Jiyong Lee’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of cultural exchange, rigorous training, and an unwavering dedication to the transformative power of glass. His early life provided a grounding in traditional Korean aesthetics while simultaneously exposing him to the burgeoning contemporary art scene of New York City, a pivotal experience that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. Lee's formal education began at Hong-ik University in Korea, where he honed fundamental skills before pursuing an…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of lee jiyong's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
