A Star-Counting Night
by Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
"A tactile landscape of memories, capturing the lingering wind and shimmering stars."
About the Artwork
A Star-Counting Night by Sangheon Lee
"A lyrical night sky embroidered with glittering memories." Just as a poet counts stars one by one, Sangheon Lee meticulously creates each star on the canvas using his signature syringe technique. On the dark, deep background of Jangji (Korean paper) stained with ink and mineral pigments, droplets of acrylic paint form a constellation of relief-like textures. These raised dots catch the light, twinkling like real stars in the night sky. It is a visual poem that evokes nostalgia and invites you to pause and look up, finding comfort in the silence of the universe.
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Artist: Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
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Title: A Star-Counting Night (2020)
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Original Medium: Mineral Pigment and Ink on Korean paper (Jangji), Acrylic
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Original size: 39.4 x 31.6 inch (100 x 80.3 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
🌌 Poetic Nostalgia (
The title A Star-Counting Night evokes a deep sense of longing and romance. It captures the quiet moments of the night when we are alone with our thoughts. Hanging this artwork in a bedroom or private study creates a serene atmosphere perfect for reflection and rest.
✨ Tactile Starlight
Unlike flat digital prints, the artist’s unique technique gives the stars a physical presence. The raised texture of the acrylic droplets creates a subtle shadow and highlight effect, making the stars appear to shimmer and float against the dark background, adding a magical depth to the room.
🌑 Deep Serenity
The profound depth of the ink-washed background absorbs the noise of daily life. The contrast between the deep darkness and the bright starlight provides a visual anchor that calms the mind, acting as a "visual lullaby" for modern people.
🏆 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 has a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, which is a perfect match for the Medium (16 x 20 in) size. We highly recommend the Medium size for the most authentic and balanced reproduction of the original composition.
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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