Painting - Lee Ufan - From Line 1977 - Munn Works

Lee Ufan skillfully introduces calligraphic precision into his abstract artworks, demonstrating his disciplined technique through uniformly spaced straight lines. Using blue cobalt-cadmium pigment rather than traditional ink, Lee distinguishes his work from typical ink paintings, showcasing a distinctive artistic perspective. 'From Line' illustrates a fusion of tradition and modernity, with lines that appear both solid and porous, while the canvas alternates between being full and empty. The title signifies both the beginning of creative expression and an ongoing exploration. By focusing on 'from' as much as 'line,' Lee promotes a sense of openness to evolution, challenging conventional categories assigned to Korean artists. This print is elegantly framed in gold wood molding.