김설 협저 탈태칠 다각합 - 97|金雪　夾紵脫胎漆　多角盒 -97|Box with Many Angles

Kim Seol

1997 · Ottchil lacquer, hemp, quail eggshell, tofu, and abalone shell · Asian Art

Kim Seol draws from various traditional methods to create new techniques, such as the blending and layering of red and black lacquer or the addition of tofu to texture the resin. With this box she creates a complex asymmetrical shape with no identical surfaces and complicates the ornamentation by combining incising and inlay techniques. She contrasts the bright white opacity of the inlaid quail eggshell with the pearly luster of the mother-of-pearl.

Artist

Kim Seol

Date

1997

Medium

Ottchil lacquer, hemp, quail eggshell, tofu, and abalone shell

Culture

Korea

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Michael and Kathleen Linburn Gift, 2021