Discovery 2018-3
Kug Kyung Oh
Sculpture - 89 x 19.5 x 19.5 cm Sculpture - 35 x 7.7 x 7.7 inch
CHF 12,215
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Discovery 2017-1,
2017
Kug Kyung Oh
Sculpture : bronze
155 x 29 x 29 cm 61 x 11.4 x 11.4 inch
CHF 36,058
One of the last works available by this artist
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Numbered and limited to 6 copies
1 copy available
Signature
Engraved signature
Authenticity
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Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
155 x 29 x 29 cm 61 x 11.4 x 11.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
Display
The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Portugal
Edition: 3 of 6
"Discovery 2017-1" by Kug Kyung Oh stands as a testament to the power of material transformation. Crafted in bronze, this towering sculpture seems to defy time, its surface bearing the marks of erosion, as if shaped by the elements over centuries. The elongated form, partially fragmented, creates a sense of both strength and fragility—an abstracted figure emerging from or dissolving into the space around it.
• An Exploration of Presence and Absence – The interplay between volume and void gives the sculpture an ethereal quality, allowing light to interact with the negative spaces in unexpected ways.
• Intricate Bronze Surface – The heavily textured surface, resembling weathered wood or ancient ruins, enhances the sculpture's organic and almost archaeological presence.
• Limited Edition – One of only six in existence, ensuring its rarity and artistic significance.
Kug Kyung Oh is celebrated for his ability to infuse sculpture with a sense of time's passage. Discovery 2017-1 is an evocative reflection on impermanence and endurance, making it particularly compelling for collectors drawn to works that convey both materiality and emotion. Its towering form gives it a commanding presence, ideal for spaces that invite contemplation.
"Discovery 2017-1" is more than a sculpture—it is an encounter with time, form, and the poetic nature of material.
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Discovery 2018-2
Kug Kyung Oh
Sculpture - 129 x 26 x 26 cm Sculpture - 50.8 x 10.2 x 10.2 inch
CHF 25,895
Presentation
Kug Kyungoh is a South Korean sculptor renowned for his innovative bronze works that explore themes of human existence, nature, and language. Born in 1964 in Iksan-Si, Jeollabuk-do, Korea, he pursued his passion for art by earning a degree from the College of Fine Arts at Wonkwang University in 1988 and later completing his graduate studies at Hannam University in 1997. Throughout his prolific career, Kug has held 32 solo exhibitions in cities such as Seoul, Los Angeles, Jeonju, and Taegu. Notable among these was his 2008 invitational exhibition at Sun Gallery in Seoul and a 2000 exhibition at the Hall of L.A. Radio Korea in Los Angeles. His participation in over 100 art fairs globally, including Art Stage Singapore (2014-2017), Art Basel Scope in Switzerland (2011), and Art Chicago (2010-2011), has cemented his international reputation. Kug's work often delves into the interplay between form and meaning. His "Hangeul Person" series reinterprets the 24 characters of the Korean alphabet, arranging them spatially to represent the human form, thereby bridging linguistic symbols with physical embodiment. His sculptures are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and a deep philosophical inquiry into the human condition, making Kug Kyungoh a significant figure in contemporary sculpture.
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