About

Junghyun Lee was born in 1991 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. He primarily creates with leather and metal. He has always pondered the questions, "What is the essence of human life?" and "How should we live?" These reflections have led to an interest in societal values, life, and death. He expresses the outcomes of these reflections in the form of totems and trophies.

Currently, he focuses on crafting jewelry. This endeavor began with the hope that his small sculptural pieces would serve as totems and trophies, becoming integral parts of many people's lives. His jewelry, beyond being mere luxury items, functions as small sculptures or totems in the hand and was featured in Vogue Korea in 2023.

Hand Carving based on Craftsmanship

All the Artworks of "Ape Object" carved according to the traditional method of sculpture.

dots and lines made during the sculpting process become numerous cross-sections and eventually form a single shape.

Sensation and experience of the fingertip are tools to make this happen.

This process reflects the artist’s individuality and aesthetic consciousness.

All creations are cast using the ‘Lost-Wax’ technique and finished in the hands of ”Ape Object”.

Eventually, Art is completed in your hands.

The whole process of creation is given true meaning through you.