" Junghyun Lee " was born in 1991 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and studied sculpture.
He has always pondered questions such as, "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, which he expresses through totems and trophies.
Currently, he is focused on crafting jewelry, hoping that his small sculptural pieces will serve as totems and trophies in people’s lives.
His jewelry is designed to be more than mere luxury items, carrying the significance of a small sculpture or totem in one’s hand.
Every piece from "Ape Object" is created by the hands of Junghyun Lee.
Using the traditional sculpting technique of "Wax-Carving", he meticulously crafts each work with precision.
This handcrafted approach aligns deeply with Ape Object’s philosophy, which explores the finite nature of human life and the mysteries of existence.
Through the process of sculpting, he connects with each piece through the sensitivity in his fingertips,clearly distinguishing his work from mass-produced items created through digital 3D modeling.
"Ape Object" values the process of crafting each piece by hand, in contrast to modern society’s focus on efficiency.
This process is a mark that Junghyun Lee leaves within a finite life, offering unique works of art meant to accompany the wearer on their life journey.
Ape Object was featured in Vogue Korea for its unique creations that embody deep artistic philosophy and craftsmanship.
In the 2023 solo exhibition <The Art of Grasping>, Ape Object’s pieces were presented as jewelry objects infused with mythological and spiritual reflections,
conveying a profound philosophical meaning beyond mere adornment.
" Junghyun Lee " was born in 1991 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and studied sculpture.
He has always pondered questions such as, "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, which he expresses through totems and trophies.
Currently, he is focused on crafting jewelry, hoping that his small sculptural pieces will serve as totems and trophies in people’s lives.
His jewelry is designed to be more than mere luxury items, carrying the significance of a small sculpture or totem in one’s hand.
Every piece from "Ape Object" is created by the hands of Junghyun Lee.
Using the traditional sculpting technique of "Wax-Carving", he meticulously crafts each work with precision.
This handcrafted approach aligns deeply with Ape Object’s philosophy, which explores the finite nature of human life and the mysteries of existence.
Through the process of sculpting, he connects with each piece through the sensitivity in his fingertips,clearly distinguishing his work from mass-produced items created through digital 3D modeling.
"Ape Object" values the process of crafting each piece by hand, in contrast to modern society’s focus on efficiency.
This process is a mark that Junghyun Lee leaves within a finite life, offering unique works of art meant to accompany the wearer on their life journey.
Ape Object was featured in Vogue Korea for its unique creations that embody deep artistic philosophy and craftsmanship.
In the 2023 solo exhibition <The Art of Grasping>, Ape Object’s pieces were presented as jewelry objects infused with mythological and spiritual reflections,
conveying a profound philosophical meaning beyond mere adornment.
