MIRE LEE
b. 1988, South KoreaWorks of Mire Lee oscillate between horror and arousal, treating violence as a central component of subjectivity. In often monstrous creations made of industrial materials such as cement, wood, silicone, oil and clay, Lee confronts the boundaries between the abject and the arousing. The artist, born in Seoul and based in Berlin, fuses organic-appearing elements with motors or pumps, engaging viewers on a sensory level with works that feature fluids pulsating through tubes and gaping mouths of machines emanating raucous sounds. Exploring art as an intensely physical experience, her both riveting and repulsive sculptures and installations address themes of sexuality, violence, trauma and mental breakdown.
Mire Lee (*1988, Seoul) lives and works in Seoul and Berlin. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Department of Sculpture (2012) and in Media Arts (2013) from Seoul National University. Her recent solo exhibitions include Black Sun, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York (2023), and Look, I’m a fountain of filth raving mad with love, Zollamt – MMK, Museum für Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt am Main (2022).
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