Through paper, the simplest and purest of materials, the artist's accumulated time gently approaches, like the traces of a season.
The paper artworks by Japanese artist Tete, layered sheet by sheet in accordance with the flow of time and mind, are completed into solid sculptural forms through a process of repetition and accumulation. Lightweight paper gains depth by forming layers, and emptiness and overlapping create new reverberations within the space.
This exhibition demonstrates that the act of stacking can be both a record of time and a way of contemplating. We hope this will be a moment to encounter the tranquility that permeates everyday life.
*About Artist Tete
Artist Tete imbues clear meaning into their name and work. The artist's name 'Tete' is derived from the sound a child makes when wanting to hold hands, and at the same time, is inspired by 'Le thé', the French word for tea. This embodies the intention to convey familiarity through hands, tea, and repeated soft sounds.
The artist majored in Japanese painting, naturally becoming familiar with washi (Japanese paper), and chose paper as the main material to widely introduce the charm of washi, a traditional Japanese craft. They expand the use of paper by creating waterproof paper crafts that can withstand water.
Furthermore, the work using hanji (Korean paper) is inspired by bojagi, a traditional Korean craft. By connecting materials from different traditions, they create a new sculptural language.
The form of the dahwa (tea ceremony flower arrangement) adopting the shape of a leaf originates from tea leaves. Artist Tete's work is based on nature and tradition, reinterpreting them with a contemporary sensibility into sculptural art.
