Exhibition l 이 배(Lee Bae) 작가 'La Maison de la Lune Brûlée' Wilmotte foundation, Venezia | Riveruns

Lee Bae – La Maison de la Lune Brûlée
Collateral Event of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
20.4 – 24.11.2024
curated by Valentina Buzzi
organised by the Fondation d’Entreprise Wilmotte and the Hansol Foundation/ Museum SAN
in collaboration with Johyun Gallery

The exhibition "La Maison de La Lune Brûlée" explores Lee Bae's deep connection with Daljip Teugi, a century-old ritual synchronized with cyclical cosmology, intertwining folklore with contemporary art. It delves into humanity's intrinsic connection with nature, advocating for a return to renewal and circularity.

This two-part exhibition engages folk, local, and global communities, unfolding before and during the Biennale.

Preceding the Biennale, we collected messages worldwide, transcribing them onto hanji paper, a traditional Korean medium. These messages, embodying wishes for the new year, became integral to the Moonhouse Burning ritual held on February 24th in Cheong-do during the inaugural full moon.

Throughout the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, the exhibition hosted at the Wilmotte Foundation allows visitors to immerse themselves in the essence of Daljip Teugi and its primary material, charcoal, Lee Bae's signature medium.

Through video, audio, sculpture, site-specific installations, and contemplative structures, the foundation's space becomes an experiential moment, where visitors can "sense" not only the moonhouse burning but also delve into Korean philosophy and its derivative aesthetic.

In an era defined by complexity and estrangement from nature, "La Maison de la Lune Brûlée" delivers a compelling narrative of reconnecting with nature's rhythms, celebrating lunar cosmologies and folklore traditions. The exhibition poses vital inquiries about the enduring significance of ancient traditions in contemporary contexts. By fusing art and ritual, Lee Bae's exhibition invites visitors on a profound journey to explore our collective humanity and the potential for rediscovery and hope.

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