Timothy Hyunsoo Lee has created a collection of paper sculptures meant to represent the artist's inner psychological state. Lee wants to use his own personally history, involving psychological, emotional and social issues and display it through art.
Lee's academic background in science is extremely pronounced in his art. Lee applies scientific values of observation, research, experimentation and analysis in much of his work.
Many of Lee's paper sculptures are mini self-portraits of a very specific time and place in his life. A good amount of Lee's work display faces and eyes, which are then folded in a unique manner. Lee attempts to tackle some of his issues like OCD, and depict them in a very personal way. Many pieces in Lee's collection have an eerie tone, but beauty and interest is found in Lee's profound honesty.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Psychological Paper Sculptures
- Art that represents the emotional and psychological aspects of an artist's life is gaining popularity and acceptance.
- Folding Art
- The art of folding is becoming an increasingly popular form of expression, and artists who use this method can create unique pieces that have both beauty and meaning.
- Merging Science and Art
- Artists with scientific backgrounds are finding ways to incorporate scientific values like observation, research, experimentation, and analysis into their work and creating unique pieces that break from traditional art forms.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can create unique pieces that reflect their psychological state, experiences, or personal issues and offer insight into their personal worldviews and stories.
- Paper Industry
- The paper industry can spearhead the use of this art form to create pieces that express different psychological aspects of life, narratives, symbolism, and storytelling.
- Mental Health Industry
- The mental health industry can incorporate these pieces to visualize the emotions and experiences of people suffering from mental illnesses and help raise awareness of these issues.
