李在孝

executed in 2011, this work is unique

"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."

李在孝

李在孝1965年生於南韓陝川，以其自然啟發的雕塑作品以及取材自然的設計著稱。他畢業於韓國弘益大學造型藝術專業，發展出一套獨有風格，創作出享負盛名、備受青睞的木材及金屬作品。

李氏以獨特方式融合天然及人工的金屬媒材，以此作為其標誌性風格。他把木材加添工業元素，同時使鋼鐵回歸自然，充分反映自然勝過人類建設的超然力量。他運用木材及金屬的獨特手法強調媒材本質，例如他細心留意木材原有的年輪，並巧妙結合釘子，展現光澤亮麗的金屬質感。他又透過重覆步驟營造動人的視覺效果。李氏以同樣手法創作家具設計及雕塑作品，他的抽象雕塑及桌椅只是功能不同，卻具有極為相似的視覺特質。

李氏的作品於韓國及海外各地廣泛展出，並被納入眾多亞洲、歐洲及北美永久收藏。他憑藉非凡作品榮獲多個獎項，其中包括2008年奧林匹克景觀雕塑競賽優勝獎。