The Wind Blows IV
by Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
"A tactile landscape of memories, capturing the lingering wind and shimmering stars."
About the Artwork
The Wind Blows IV by Sangheon Lee
"A vertical landscape where time and wind accumulate." In this majestic fourth iteration of the series, Sangheon Lee utilizes the large vertical canvas to capture the grandeur of a windswept field. Using a syringe, he painstakingly stacks layer upon layer of acrylic lines on top of a Jangji base dyed with traditional mineral pigments. This accumulation of materials creates a physical depth that goes beyond visual representation, embodying the weight of time and the enduring power of nature. It stands like a silent monolith of memories, swaying gently in an eternal breeze.
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Artist: Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
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Title: The Wind Blows IV (2020)
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Original Medium: Mineral Pigment on Korean paper (Jangji), Acrylic
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Original size: 63.0 x 38.2 inch (160 x 97 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
🕰️ The Aesthetics of Accumulation
The artist describes his work as capturing "traces of time" through the stacking of lines. This artwork is not painted in a single stroke but built over countless hours. This palpable sense of time and effort adds a layer of sincerity and gravity to the space, making it a perfect centerpiece for a living room or executive office.
🌬️ Immersive Scale
The tall vertical format (approx. 1.65:1) draws the viewer’s eye upward, creating an immersive experience. It feels like standing right in the middle of a tall grass field, providing a refreshing escape from the confines of indoor walls.
🧪 Tactile Relief
Sangheon Lee’s signature syringe technique creates a unique relief texture (Matière) that interacts with light. As the sun moves across your room, the shadows of the raised lines shift, making the wind in the picture appear to move 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 tall vertical format (approx. 1.65:1 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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