Lee Ufan

Lee Ufan is a renowned South Korean artist and philosopher whose work bridges the gap between Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Born in 1936 in Haman County, South Korea, Lee became a pivotal figure in the Mono-ha movement in Japan, which emphasized the relationships between materials and perceptions rather than focusing solely on the materials themselves. His minimalist paintings, often characterized by simple brush strokes or dots, exude a profound sense of space and meditative tranquility. Beyond painting, Lee's sculptures, often using stones and steel, play with balance and tension.