Bronze Sculpture for Sale
The Presentation, 2016
Painting : acrylic · 195 x 390 x 4 cm 76.8 x 153.5 x 1.6 inch · Ready to hang
> € 50,000
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
195 x 390 x 4 cm 76.8 x 153.5 x 1.6 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Shim Moon Seup's (2016) embodies a refined exploration of rhythm, balance, and silence through abstraction. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the composition unfolds across an expansive horizontal format, where layered bands of deep greys and muted blue tones create a subtle yet immersive visual field. The artist's controlled gestures and delicate tonal transitions evoke a sense of continuity, allowing the viewer's gaze to move fluidly across the surface.
Measuring 195 x 390 cm, this monumental work asserts a powerful presence while maintaining a quiet, meditative quality. The repetition of horizontal structures suggests stability and order, while nuanced variations in texture and opacity introduce depth and temporal resonance. Each layer appears as both a physical and conceptual trace, reflecting Shim Moon Seup's engagement with time, material, and the act of painting itself.
Rooted in a contemplative artistic philosophy, the work invites a slow and attentive viewing experience. Its minimalist language and atmospheric sensitivity make it particularly suited to sophisticated contemporary interiors, where it functions as both a focal point and a space of introspection.
Presentation
SHIM Moon-Seup (b. 1943, Tongyeong, South Korea) is a central figure in contemporary Korean sculpture and a pioneer of the country’s artistic avant-garde.
His practice is rooted in a profound exploration of the relationship between matter, time, and nature, challenging the traditional boundaries of sculpture. Working with materials such as wood, stone, iron, and earth, the artist investigates processes of transformation, balance, and impermanence, often inspired by the maritime landscape of his hometown.
Since the 1960s, SHIM Moon-Seup has played a fundamental role in redefining sculpture, incorporating experimental approaches that engage in dialogue with Minimalism and movements such as Mono-ha, while maintaining a deep connection to Korean philosophy and aesthetic sensibility.
His work is held in major institutional collections, including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul), the Leeum Museum of Art, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, among others.
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