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Prominent Korean artist Seung-Taek Lee\u2019s untitled stone and rope installation at Canal Projects<\/a> occupies but does not dominate the center of the art institution\u2019s large SoHo space.\u00a0 Shaped by the cords that have bound it, each hanging stone represents time and human intervention in nature; hung by ropes that form lively V patterns, the arrangement is minimal but dynamic. Inspired by environmental movements of the 60s and 70s that emerged as South Korea transformed the basis of its economy from agriculture to industry, Lee has created performances with the wind and harnessed fire to creatively collaborate with nature.\u00a0 The earth itself \u2013 in the form of a huge painted vinyl balloon resting on the gallery floor \u2013 has joined Lee on a bike ride through Beijing, appeared in various natural spots and on earth day this year will be used in a performance on Governors Island. (On view on Canal Street in SoHo through May 22nd<\/sup>).<\/p>\n

Seung-Taek Lee, (foreground) Untitled, stone, rope, dimensions variable, 1982-2022. (background) Earth Play, oil on vinyl balloon, 21\u2019 diameter, 1989-1996.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prominent Korean artist Seung-Taek Lee\u2019s untitled stone and rope installation at Canal Projects occupies but does not dominate the center of the art institution\u2019s large SoHo space.\u00a0 Shaped by the cords that have bound it, each hanging stone represents time and human intervention in nature; hung by ropes that form lively V patterns, the arrangement … <\/p>\n

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