With Winds (or Winds series)
Painting on Large-Scale Canvas • Lee Ufan (born 1936)
Style & Movement
Mono-ha / Dansaekhwa (Post-Minimalist Abstraction)
Medium & Technique
Oil and mineral pigment on canvas, utilizing dynamic, expressive brushwork, controlled splatter, and impasto textures.
Creation Period
Late 1980s to early 1990s (c. 1988-1991)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 180 x 230 cm; Horizontal landscape orientation
Subject Description
Four clusters of grey-black gestural brushstrokes situated at the periphery of an open white field, exploring the relationship between the mark and the void (yohaku). The composition emphasizes the passage of time and the physical rhythm of the body.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved gallery condition with no visible degradation of the pigment or structural issues.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500,000 - $2,500,000 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,200,000 - $2,000,000 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a major contemporary art gallery or international auction house; associated with established institutional or private collections of Korean and Japanese contemporary art.
Art Historical Significance
A pivotal work representing the evolution from the artist's rigid 'From Point' and 'From Line' series toward a more chaotic and expressive philosophy of 'Winds', reflecting the interaction between the individual and the infinite.
Notable Features
Signature 'L. Ufan' visible in lower right corner with date; presence of mineral pigment which provides a distinct matte texture characteristic of his mid-career mastery.
Condition Issues
Minor particulate accumulation on high impasto areas; no significant cracking, craquelure, or stretcher marks observed.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain stable humidity (45-55%) and temperature. Display away from direct UV light. Professional dusting with a specialized brush for impasto surfaces.
Collector Notes
Lee Ufan