Collect
Guardianship
Clay glaze
Size 18cm x 11cm x 14cm
NTD 21,000 (After Tax)
Certificate
M2025CGE000001PA
Artist
Lee Su-jin
Creation Year
1999
Condition Status
Well
Supplier
POST WINGS
Introduction
Li Su-jing's ceramic work "Guardian" conveys a primitive yet profound emotion through its unpretentious form and the layers of glaze. The piece depicts a guardian figure with arms wide open, its body's curves presenting a posture of embrace and protection, as if it is cradling and watching over some intangible presence. The head is slightly tilted upward, and the opening of the mouth along with the surrounding details create a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere, evoking a sense of reverence and contemplation towards the unknown in the viewer.
From the perspective of material usage, the earthy texture of the clay combined with the flowing variations of the glaze gives the work a unique visual depth. The traces left by the glaze during the firing process shape a visual effect that intertwines the accidental and the inevitable, as if the piece carries a sense of time's permeation. This choice of texture emphasizes the warmth of the clay while echoing the artist's concern for life and humanity.
In Li Su-jing's creative context, innocence and purity are consistent themes, but "Guardian" reveals a spiritual care that transcends personal emotion. This figure is not merely a sculptural representation of a person, but a symbolic spiritual embodiment, akin to a guardian deity within the collective subconscious of human society, reminding us of the eternal themes of shelter, dependence, and love. In this work, art transcends mere physical form; it becomes a projection of emotion and belief, resonating with and provoking deep reflection within the viewer.
From the perspective of material usage, the earthy texture of the clay combined with the flowing variations of the glaze gives the work a unique visual depth. The traces left by the glaze during the firing process shape a visual effect that intertwines the accidental and the inevitable, as if the piece carries a sense of time's permeation. This choice of texture emphasizes the warmth of the clay while echoing the artist's concern for life and humanity.
In Li Su-jing's creative context, innocence and purity are consistent themes, but "Guardian" reveals a spiritual care that transcends personal emotion. This figure is not merely a sculptural representation of a person, but a symbolic spiritual embodiment, akin to a guardian deity within the collective subconscious of human society, reminding us of the eternal themes of shelter, dependence, and love. In this work, art transcends mere physical form; it becomes a projection of emotion and belief, resonating with and provoking deep reflection within the viewer.
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