This Road With You
by Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
"A tactile landscape of memories, capturing the lingering wind and shimmering stars."
About the Artwork
This Road with You by Sangheon Lee
"A companionable journey rendered in layers of time." This touching artwork depicts a path stretching out into the distance, symbolizing a shared journey of life. Sangheon Lee builds the road using his laborious syringe technique, stacking layer upon layer of acrylic lines on Jangji (Korean paper). The texture of the road is dense and solid, representing the trust and memories built over time between companions. The warm, earthy tones evoke a sense of stability and enduring affection, making the viewer feel they are walking this beautiful road with a loved one.
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Artist: Sangheon Lee (이상헌)
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Title: This Road with You (2021)
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Original Medium: Mineral Pigment and Ink on Korean paper (Jangji), Acrylic
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Original size: 446.0 x 35.8 inch (116.8 x 91 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
❤️ Meaning of Companionship
The title This Road With You transforms this landscape into a love letter. It captures the sentiment of "it's not where you go, but who you're with." This makes it an incredibly romantic and meaningful gift for an anniversary, wedding, or for a spouse to hang in the master bedroom.
🛣️ Perspective & Depth
The composition creates a strong sense of perspective, drawing the eye into the painting and leading it toward the horizon. This visual pathway opens up the space, making the room feel larger and inviting the viewer to mentally step into the scene and take a walk.
🧱 Solid Texture
The thick, raised lines created by the syringe technique give the road a solid, tangible feel—like firmly packed earth. This "weightiness" adds a sense of grounding and stability to the interior, balancing out lighter or more chaotic elements in the room.
🏆 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 1.28:1 aspect ratio, which is an extremely close match for the Medium (16 x 20 in) size. We highly recommend the Medium size for a balanced and full-image presentation.
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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