Young-Deok Seo produces life-size figures welded from hundreds of folded bike chains. To create these works he first begins with a sketch, which he then digitizes to create a 3D model. Next he creates a full-scale rendition from clay, which serves as both his foundation and mold for the welded chains. Despite the many bends and curves of the chains’ hinges, the final forms perfectly outline the intricate details of human ears, torsos, and hands. The Korean artist as an upcoming solo exhibition curated by Liquid Art System at Abbazia della Misericordia in from late March to mid-April 2019. You can see more of his figurative sculptures on Instagram and Facebook.
“Anguish” (2018), 255 Iron chain, 92 x 63 x 67 (h) cm, all images provided by Young-Deok Seo
“Anguish” (2018), 255 Iron chain, 92 x 63 x 67 (h) cm
“Anguish” (detail) (2018), 303 Stainless chain, 58 x 95 x 87 (h) cm
“Meditation” (2018), 626 Stainless chain, 135 x 120 x 200 (h) cm
“Nirvana” (2018), 180 Stainless chain, 48 x 97 x 92 (h) cm
“Nirvana” (detail) (2018), 180 Stainless chain, 48 x 97 x 92 (h) cm
“Meditation” (2018), 187 Iron chain, 84 x 50 x 110 (h) cm
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