Dialogue 2011

Lee Ufan, a key figure in the "Mono-ha" movement, made this painting "Dialogue" with oil and mineral pigment on canvas. Ufan's work emerged from a period of significant social and political change in both Japan and Korea. As a Korean artist working in Japan, Lee Ufan grapples with identity, history, and the complexities of cultural exchange. This painting exemplifies the artist's exploration of negative space, materiality, and the essence of encounters. The carefully placed brushstrokes invite you to contemplate the relationships between object and space. In his work, Lee Ufan develops alternative narratives to Western art's emphasis on representation. In the artist's own words, he seeks to do nothing more than “indicate the meeting of things as they are”. Contemplate how these forms shape our perception and understanding of the world around us. Consider how the encounter between the artist, the materials, and the space activates both the artwork and the viewer.