XRAY
By David Lee
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US$ 300
Overview
This artwork was last updated 183 days ago.
2024
Material: Acrylic
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 40cm (H) x 21cm (W) / 15.7" (H) x 8.3" (W)
Production Lead Time: 5-7 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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*This product will be exhibited at EMERGE @ FIND 2024 from 26 to 28 September. All purchases of the exhibited works will be subject to additional charges, including, but not limited to, import duties, taxes and permit fees. Final Costs will be calculated at checkout.
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EMERGE
With XRAY, the artist ventures into the intersections of perception and aesthetics by transforming mass-produced standard Kinnahult lamps into captivating art sculptures. The project redefines these ordinary, mass-produced objects by encasing them in translucent, colored acrylic structures.
The experiment's innovation lies in the interplay between the lamp's original illumination and the new, sculptural form created by the acrylic casing. When activated, the lamp’s light is partially obscured by the colorful enclosure, which paradoxically becomes the focal point of the visual experience. This striking transformation highlights the acrylic casing, making it the centerpiece rather than the lamp itself.
XRAY extends beyond mere lamp redesign, aiming to provoke a deeper reflection on perception and interpretation. Much like how news and public figures are often evaluated based on superficial impressions rather than substantive understanding, XRAY encourages viewers to look beyond initial appearances. The project serves as a metaphor for examining the layers beneath the surface to truly grasp the essence and significance of what lies hidden.
Through this artistic endeavor, the artist challenges conventional perspectives and invites observers to reconsider their approach to both art and the world, urging them to explore the deeper beauty and meaning that may lie just beyond the obvious.
Artist profile
David Lee
Born: 1970
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Drawing on his interest in both art and design, I Am Not David Lee’s practice regularly delves into the grey areas between the two disciplines. Much of the work he produces seeks to explore the untapped potential of familiar materials, encouraging them to behave in unfamiliar ways.
This often requires disregarding …
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