Willing To Be VulnerableLee Bul · 2020

2020
Manege Central Exhibition Hall

Willing To Be Vulnerable (2015~) is Lee Bul’s most recent installation series, comprised of interconnected fabric formations such as balloons, tents, and banners that together evoke the atmosphere of a circus left abandoned. The circus is a product of the modern era that was once popular but remains largely only as part of our collective memory. The series recreates these obsolete images and imageries of modernity on a monumental scale, but by using lightweight and airy materials such as transparent film and tent fabric, giving them an elusive quality. Notably, the shiny dirigible hung in the mid-air, Willing To Be Vulnerable — Metalized Balloon, was designed based on the infamous Hindenburg airship, which was Germany’s proud symbol of progress until it caught fire and was destroyed in 1937. The futuristic balloon is made of aluminium foil, and then coated with a delicate cloth that flaps like a small living creature as air blows. The Willing To Be Vulnerable series requires a site-specific installation and involves creating an immersive space with enormous fabrics; it is designed to form shapes that echo a landscape, a recurring motif in Lee Bul’s art.

Lee Bul (1964 –)

Lee Bul (born 1964) is a leading South Korean artist known for immersive installations & sculptures exploring utopia, dystopia, technology, and memory. Featured at Venice Biennale & MoMA.

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About this artwork

Title: Willing To Be Vulnerable
Artist: Lee Bul
Year: 2020
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Manege Central Exhibition Hall
Color palette: Earthy
Color hue: Amber to Saffron

Questions & Answers

Does "Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

In "Willing To Be Vulnerable", a bold contrast is paired with a softly mixed palette harmony.

What is the luminance of "Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul?

"Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul has a soft shadow luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Who created "Willing To Be Vulnerable"?

"Willing To Be Vulnerable" was created by Lee Bul. The information on this page describes Lee Bul's original work.

What colors dominate "Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul?

"Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul uses an earthy palette, with espresso (#3d3229) as the dominant color.

When was "Willing To Be Vulnerable" made?

"Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul was created in 2020.

Can "Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul, held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, be legally reproduced?

The copyright status of "Willing To Be Vulnerable" by Lee Bul is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall does not change that status.

How old was Lee Bul when creating "Willing To Be Vulnerable" in 2020?

Lee Bul was 56 years old when creating "Willing To Be Vulnerable" in 2020. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1964.