COUP de COEUR : Sung-Yeoul LEE – Knot so Precious ……

SungYeoul Lee
 » My goal is associating the idea of intimacy in jewelry object to the body. Intimacy is intrinsic to the jewelry/wearer relationship. Historically, individuals have worn jewelry not only to adorn their body but to express their physical or mental condition. As conceptual approaches to jewelry making today became popular, jewelry artists keep trying to consciously communicate their thoughts through the jewelry works. Jewelry are no longer simply body adornment; some widen our senses and challenge our perceptions. For these reasons, the idea of intimacy became a significant source of inspiration.
In my current body of works, I am trying to visualize intimate relationship between jewelry form and our body. I cast single or group of precious stone shapes which symbolize ‘Jewelry’ and they are embedded, inserted or growing in the organic form and it represented extension of human body. To do so, my works indicate a deep affinity and ties with wearer. I feel that it expresses the physical and conceptual connection between piece and wearer. It is important to me that the wearers can be able to feel themselves connected with the jewelry while wearing my works. »

Intimacy (Rope and Knot)  
« I use the rope and knot as a symbol of intimate relationship. Using them allows me to comment on my personal experience. The use of rope and knot relate to me both physically and conceptually implying emotional intimacy. »

SungYeoul Lee – rings- Ring / Poly rope, Tool dip, Aluminum / 2006

SungYeoul Lee – Intimacy- rope & knot- necklace 2006

 

SungYeoul Lee – « I am hitched » -Brooch – Poly rope, Tool dip, St.silver – 2007

SungYeoul Lee – Pierce me -Brooch- Silver, Copper, Powder coating, Tool dip- 2007

SungYeoul Lee – Penetration -Brooch- St.silver, Resin, Poly rope, Tool dip-  2007

SungYeoul Lee – Knot so Precious rings

 

Intimacy (Faceted Stone form)
My goal is associating idea of intimacy in jewelry object to the body. When the piece is on the body, it seems to being embedded or to penetrate the wearer. I feel that it expresses the physical and conceptual connection between piece and wearer. It is important to me that the wearer can be able to feel themselves connected with the jewelry while wearing my work. It is very meaningful in promoting the intimacy between wearer and the work itself.

SungYeoul Lee – Connection -Brooch – St.silver, Wire cable – 2008

SungYeoul Lee ‘Intimacy’ -Brooch – St.silver, Wire cable-2008

SungYeoul Lee Sprout -Brooch – St.silver, Wire cable, Tool dip- 2008

SungYeoul Lee Sprout -Brooch – St.silver, Wire cable, Tool dip – 2008

SungYeoul Lee – ‘Implant’ – Brooch – St.silver, Shibuichi, Cable wire, Tool dip – 2009