Won Lee
Won Lee (1946-2021) Korean-Canadian
LIVED:
Toronto
EARLY LIFE:
Won’s sculptures incorporate both abstract and figurative elements that combine to create works remarkable for their expression. Earlier works more closely resemble recognizable human form whilst later pieces have moved toward further abstraction. Lee’s sense of the moment, projected in clay or bronze is communicated with fervor and finesse, the work conveys all the human conditions with a large embrace of a humane reading of life.
EDUCATION:
Lee was educated at Johnson State College, (MFA, Vermont, USA), Pepperdine University (BFA, LA, USA) and Otis Art Institute (LA, USA)
CAREER:
Lee lectures on post-modern art theories and practice at Luxan Academy of Fine Arts in China, and as a visiting professor at a variety of further institutions.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Stone and Bronze
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
His area of work is mostly abstract and figurative.
EXHIBITIONS:
Won’s sculptures can be found world-wide including UK, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Viet-Nam, Singapore and China
Won Lee sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Abstract £3,360 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Sculpture – The Parting by Won Lee
The Parting by Won Lee, Bronze
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Abstract £27,360 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – The Dressed by Won Lee (Edition of 5)
The Dressed by Won Lee, Bronze
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Abstract £36,000 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Let us go, You and I by Won Lee (Edition of 5)
Let us go, You and I by Won Lee, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of an abstract figure. Signed and numbered 1 from an edition of 5.
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Abstract £25,200 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Gooi by Won Lee (Edition of 5)
Gooi by Won Lee, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of an abstract figure. The contours of the standing figure gently emerge into a loose form.
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Abstract £15,600 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – A Poet and A Wife by Won Lee (Unique)
A Poet and A Wife by Won Lee, Bronze
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Abstract £4,320 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Sisyphus by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Sisyphus by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £2,808 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Let us go You and I by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Let us go You and I by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £5,040 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Emerge by Won Lee
Emerge by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £4,032 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Stones Song by Won Lee
Stones Song by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture with two roughly rectangular sections from which a head emerges at the top.
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Bronze £5,760 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Lu Lu by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Lu Lu by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of a female figure. Her body is distorted and her face is tilted upwards
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Bronze £23,400 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – A Young Girl by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
A Young Girl by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of a young lady. She is stood with her legs together and her long neck is slightly tilted.
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Bronze £5,760 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Reclining Girl by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Reclining Girl by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture of a girl in a reclining position
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Abstract £21,600 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract People Sculpture – The Fool by Won Lee
Won Lee, The Fool
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Bronze £27,000 inc VATLifesize Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Girl at the Outhouse by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Won Lee, Girl at the Outhouse, Bronze
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Abstract £27,360 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Sculpture – Emerge by Won Lee (Edition of 3)
Won Lee, Emerge, Bronze