Collect
Greeting
clay kiln firing
Size 8cm x 6cm x 12cm 3 pieces
NTD 31,500 (After Tax)
Certificate
M2025CKG000001PA
Edition Number
3 / 3
Artist
Lee Su-jin
Creation Year
2023
Condition Status
Well
Supplier
POST WINGS
Introduction
Li Su-zheng's "Small Talk" employs a ceramic firing technique to sculpt three figures engaged in a whispering conversation, seemingly encapsulating a warm dialogue. These figures are not finely detailed; instead, they present a texture that is rough and outlines that are blurred, creating a nearly primitive sculptural quality that imbues the work with an ambiguous sense of temporal flow. They could represent a group from ancient times or a casual moment in modern society. This uncertainty allows the piece to contain deeper emotional resonance.
Through a simple form-building approach, the artist captures the subtle dynamics and interactions between the figures. The slightly bowed postures and subtly angled bodies suggest listening and responding, transforming the work beyond a static sculpture into a flowing narrative. The warm texture of the clay and the natural patterns formed during firing enhance the vitality of the piece, allowing viewers to sense a profound yet silent emotional exchange.
"Small Talk" not only depicts the warmth of interpersonal relationships but also embeds the artist's contemplation on "encounters." In a rapidly changing world, can people truly pause to savor conversations with others? These three vaguely defined figures may symbolize each of us attempting to establish a connection with the world, whether through words or silence, in some everyday moment. Li Su-zheng's work grants significant emotional depth to clay within its minimalist form, creating a simple yet profound dialogue that invites viewers to linger and reflect.
Through a simple form-building approach, the artist captures the subtle dynamics and interactions between the figures. The slightly bowed postures and subtly angled bodies suggest listening and responding, transforming the work beyond a static sculpture into a flowing narrative. The warm texture of the clay and the natural patterns formed during firing enhance the vitality of the piece, allowing viewers to sense a profound yet silent emotional exchange.
"Small Talk" not only depicts the warmth of interpersonal relationships but also embeds the artist's contemplation on "encounters." In a rapidly changing world, can people truly pause to savor conversations with others? These three vaguely defined figures may symbolize each of us attempting to establish a connection with the world, whether through words or silence, in some everyday moment. Li Su-zheng's work grants significant emotional depth to clay within its minimalist form, creating a simple yet profound dialogue that invites viewers to linger and reflect.
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