Installation artist Lee Sung-keun won the sculpture award at the “For the Creative by the Creative” at the Paramount Hotel Dubai for his iconic cable-tied installation and video work.
A total of 29 artists from 16 countries were invited to the exhibition co-organized by Artentirous and Paramount Hotel Dubai, running April 12 to 19.
Lee's iconic installations are created with oil-tempered steel wire, widely used for springs, that are wrapped in hanji, traditional Korean mulberry paper. The wire is woven into a mesh in round shapes reminiscent of cocoons or clouds.
Lee invited exhibition visitors to walk around the suspended installation and observe how the changing light and shadow continuously transform their perspective around the installation work. The 360-degree digital screen that features the installation enhanced the immersive experience, according to the Arte LSK, a PR agency which represents Lee.
“The artists featured this year exemplify bold creativity. Their work surpasses geographical boundaries and reimagines the potential of art in an interconnected global landscape,” said Will Yaya, curator of the exhibition and the editor of Artenturous Magazine.
The award ceremony was attended by members of the Dubai royal family, H.E. Yaqoob Al Ali and H.H. Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum Al Maktoum.
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