- 751
Choe U-Ram
Estimate
350,000 - 550,000 HKD
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Description
- Choe U-Ram
- Arbor Deus Pennatus
- executed in 2011, edition of 6/8 and artist's proof
- metallic material, machinery, electronic devices (CPU board, motor)
Provenance
Gallery Hyundai, Seoul
Private Asian Collection
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Korea, Seoul, Gallery Hyundai, Choe U-Ram Solo exhibition, 1 November - 9 December, 2012 (alternate edition)
Condition
This work is generally in good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
With a grandfather who built early automobiles and parents who created sculptures, Choe U-Ram was inspired since childhood to explore primitive art forms with clay. His signature kinetic sculptures forge a path between art, science and cybernetic technology, comprising finely engineered configurations that include CPUs, motors and LEDs, etc. The captivating forms constitute an ultra-worldly, alien aesthetic that invites viewers to imagine the evolution of life forms in the future. Exploring the power of the universe and the historical evolution of nature and humanity, Choe’s goal is to maximize the movement and motion of his machine organisms, symbolizing the adaption of humanity to the environmental and technological changes.
Born in 1970, Seoul, Choe earned his BFA and MFA from the Chungang University of Seoul in the 1990’s and made his United States debut in 2006 at the Bitforms Gallery in New York. From then on he enjoyed increasing international acclaim, exhibiting at the Shanghai Biennial in 2006 and the Liverpool Biennial in 2008, etc. His artworks are collected by the Metropolitan Art Museum in Busan, the Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul, the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo and the Asia Society Museum in New York, among the many others.