Consciousness No. 1 — Before the Name

$14,500.00

"These states of consciousness do not reflect reality; they exist prior to it."

A monumental 48x48-inch high-relief masterwork capturing the sacred, unuttered moment when pure cosmic energy first condenses into physical matter—long before it is restricted by human language. Hand-sculpted on a custom wooden chassis in California with a hidden crimson Hanji heart on verso and an absolute black gesso void on recto.

Quick Artwork Specifications:

• Artwork Type: Original Monumental 3D High-Relief Masterpiece

• Framing & Base: Handcrafted Heavy-Duty Wooden Chassis (Sculpted in California)

• Medium: Premium Professional Gesso Void, 24-Hour Infused Macro Topography, Signature 3-4cm Heritage Korean Mulberry Hanji-Cell Personas (Imported from Korea), Hidden Crimson Korean Hanji Heart (Verso), Neutral pH Lineco Archival Adhesive

• Dimensions: 122 x 122 cm (48 x 48 inches) Full Canvas Base

• Logistics: Custom Museum-Grade Architectural Crate & Global White-Glove Delivery

• Provenance: Hand-signed on verso / Serialized COA Included

"These states of consciousness do not reflect reality; they exist prior to it."

A monumental 48x48-inch high-relief masterwork capturing the sacred, unuttered moment when pure cosmic energy first condenses into physical matter—long before it is restricted by human language. Hand-sculpted on a custom wooden chassis in California with a hidden crimson Hanji heart on verso and an absolute black gesso void on recto.

Quick Artwork Specifications:

• Artwork Type: Original Monumental 3D High-Relief Masterpiece

• Framing & Base: Handcrafted Heavy-Duty Wooden Chassis (Sculpted in California)

• Medium: Premium Professional Gesso Void, 24-Hour Infused Macro Topography, Signature 3-4cm Heritage Korean Mulberry Hanji-Cell Personas (Imported from Korea), Hidden Crimson Korean Hanji Heart (Verso), Neutral pH Lineco Archival Adhesive

• Dimensions: 122 x 122 cm (48 x 48 inches) Full Canvas Base

• Logistics: Custom Museum-Grade Architectural Crate & Global White-Glove Delivery

• Provenance: Hand-signed on verso / Serialized COA Included

SECTION 1: THE SIGNATURE ARCHITECTURE (Macro to Micro)

The Macroscopic Planetary Reliefs

The massive, undulating orb structures are born from a patient, time-bending ritual. Raw organic Hanji is completely immersed for a full 24 hours to relax the ancient mulberry fibers, then hand-sculpted into grand landforms. Over a rigorous 5 to 7-day atmospheric curing process, the shrinking base naturally warps and locks into place.

The Microscopic "Hanji-Cell Personas"

Erupting dynamically from these landforms is the artist's exclusive signature—the Hanji-Cells. Defying gravity, these raw, unfiltered mulberry fibers stretch proudly into the open air, reaching unprecedented lengths of 3 to 4 cm. Because the natural tension of the fiber ensures that no two cells ever mimic the same form, each eruption stands as a distinct, unrepeatable "Persona."

Selective Textural Contrast (Preserving the Pure Cell)

To maintain the absolute, unadulterated matte texture and deep organic black of the Hanji-Cells, the application of professional black gesso is masterfully restricted only to the background topography. The 3–4 cm soaring fibers are deliberately left untouched in their raw, native state, creating an exquisite friction between the structured gesso ground and the light-absorbing, velvet-like softness of the pure Hanji-Cell fibers.

Archival Immortality

Permanently bound using museum-grade, pH-neutral Lineco archival adhesive, this heavy, organic topography is fully protected from yellowing or structural degradation for centuries, maintaining its pure, tactile presence entirely free of external glass covers.

SECTION 2: FULL SPECIFICATIONS & LOGISTICS

Artwork Specifications

  • Status: Available for Private Acquisition

  • Artwork Type: Monumental 3D High-Relief Masterpiece / Unique Original

  • Technique: Exclusive "Raised-Fiber" Sculpting & Controlled Tonal Infusion

  • Medium: Professional Gesso Void, 24Hr-Infused Macro Topography, Signature 3-4cm Hanji-Cell Personas(Imported from Korea), Lineco Neutral pH Archival Adhesive on Handcrafted Wooden Chassis

  • Dimensions: 48 x 48 inches (122 x 122 cm)

  • Price: $14,500 USD

Provenance & Logistics

  • Authentication: Hand-signed on verso / Includes Serialized MAISON HABENHAUS Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

  • Mounting: Pre-installed Heavy-Duty French Cleat System

  • Packaging & Shipping: Custom Museum-Grade Wooden Crate (Global White-Glove Delivery)

  • Private Advisory: High-resolution bespoke video presentation available upon request.

Consciousness No. 1 — Before the Name

These states of consciousness do not reflect reality; they exist prior to it.