The work of Jiyong Lee looks as though it were found in the depths of caves or the Earth's surface. Glowing from the inside with a vibrant hue that can only be likened to the more precious of stones, people will be surprised to learn that Jiyong Lee created these sculptures out of glass. Of course, he used a unique technique called cold working to get the special details.
Inspired by the growth of cells, Jiyong Lee focuses on creating his own version of these building blocks of life. He shares, "The segmentation series is inspired by my fascination with science of cell, its division and the journey of growth that starts from a single cell and goes through a million divisions to become a life. I work with glass that has transparency and translucency, two qualities that serve as perfect metaphors for what is known and unknown about life science."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Segmented Glass Sculptures
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new techniques and materials to create unique glass sculptures with vibrant and glowing effects.
- Cell-inspired Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining art and science to create visually captivating pieces that represent the growth and journey of cells.
- Transparency and Translucency
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using the qualities of transparency and translucency in materials to explore new artistic expressions and symbolism related to life science.
Sectors Adopting This
- Glass Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques and methods for glass artists to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with glass as a medium.
- Science and Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging collaborations between scientists and artists to create unique artworks that merge scientific concepts with artistic expressions.
- Life Science Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using visually stunning art pieces like Jiyong Lee's sculptures to engage and inspire students in the field of life science.
