A Consoling Landscape
by Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
"A tactile landscape of memories, capturing the lingering wind and shimmering stars."
About the Artwork
A Consoling Landscape by Sangheon Lee
"A warm embrace from nature that heals the weary mind." True to its title, A Consoling Landscape, this artwork creates a sanctuary of peace through soft colors and gentle textures. Sangheon Lee uses his signature syringe technique to layer acrylic pigments on a Jangji background stained with warm, earthy tones. The accumulation of these tactile lines creates a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere, blurring the boundaries of the landscape. It invites the viewer to step away from the noise of reality and rest in a quiet, textured world of comfort.
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Artist: Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
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Title: A Consoling Landscape (2020)
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Original Medium: Mineral Pigment on Korean paper (Jangji), Acrylic
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Original size: 51.3 x 38.2 inch (130.3 x 97 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
🌿 The Art of Healing
The artist intends for his landscapes to be open spaces where viewers can reconstruct their own memories and find rest. The soft, undefined forms and warm palette act as a "visual therapy," offering a sense of deep relief and consolation to those exhausted by daily life.
🧶 Warmth of Texture
The relief-like texture created by the syringe technique adds a physical depth that feels almost like a warm knitted blanket or soft soil. This tactile quality prevents the image from feeling cold or distant, instead radiating a cozy, welcoming energy perfect for a bedroom or meditation space.
🕰️ Time-Layered Beauty
Just as healing takes time, this artwork is built through the slow, repetitive accumulation of lines. This visible dedication and "aesthetics of patience" imbue the space with a sense of sincerity and grounding, reminding us to slow down and breathe.
🏆 Proven Value
Sangheon Lee is an established artist whose works are collected by prestigious institutions such as the MMCA Art Bank (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), Seoul City Hall, and Lotte Hotel Seoul. His unique approach to modernizing traditional Korean painting is highly regarded .
Print Details
- Edition Type: Open edition
- Print Quality: Printed with archival pigment inks for vivid color and fade resistance.
- Paper Options:
- 189gsm Smooth Matte Paper (Standard): A clean, soft white paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish.
- 110gsm Korean Art Paper (Special): Lightly textured and warm-toned, inspired by traditional handmade Hanji.
Production: Printed in Korea by Ohwon Studio.
Size Options
All size options refer to the paper size. Each print includes a white border for easy framing.
- Small: 14 x 11 in (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Medium: 20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Large: 28 x 20 in (71.1 x 50.8 cm)
Note: The original artwork features a vertical format (approx. 1.34:1 ratio). To preserve the artist's full composition, the image will be centered on the standard paper size with white margins on the left and right.
Packaging & Shipping
Ships flat with backing board and protective sleeve or in tube
Unframed, Ready to frame
Global shipping available
💡 Printed on demand. Please allow 3–5 business days for processing.
Supporting Artists
Every purchase supports Korean artists directly through fair royalty agreements and collaborative production.
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