Layers RO1500L

Light consists of countless subtle, overlapping layers of shading, ranging from bright illumination to deep shadows. In my work, I study how these nuanced areas of light and shadow are rendered through materials, while also considering how different materials create delicate visual variations in the color temperature (K) of light. Although the primary function of a lamp is to emit light, I aim to create works that fulfill this role without causing eye strain or stress. At the same time, I research and present the sculptural form and object-like presence of the pieces even when the light is turned off. Hanji, the material traditionally used in hanok windows, is inherently opaque yet possesses excellent light-transmitting properties, giving it a distinctive translucent quality. Recognizing hanji as the ideal material for expressing the gradations of light, I reinterpret the concepts of “layer” and “overlapping” to design lighting that highlights differences in permeability.
My designs draw inspiration from the traditional way Joseon dynasty kings’ dragon robes (gonryongpo) were hung, as well as from classical torch stands (hwadae). I also fold hanji to create variations in light transmission between heavily overlapped and less overlapped sections. By utilizing the resulting differences in shading and color temperature, I design pieces where light spreads through the hanji fibers, producing a texture that appears almost tactile — as if one could touch the hanji with their eyes.

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