PAVILION III : MATERIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hanji Cell Relics & Art Capsules

Chapter I: THE MACRO CAPSULES — The Grand Reliquary

The Celestial Arc

: Curved Gravity of Orbital Energy

"Concentric orbits of deep ink and gold bending through cosmic space—capturing the curved gravity of orbital energy and spacetime waves."

CURATION ANATOMY: The Architecture of Light

  • Concentric Orbital Gravity

    Concentric, sweeping arcs of pitch-black ink and radiant gold curve inward, generating a powerful visual gravity reminiscent of orbital energy swirling around a celestial body or black hole.

  • Spacetime Gravitational Waves

    Embodying the 'Celestial Arc' where spacetime itself curves—capturing a dynamic wave of cosmic energy elegantly suspended in weightlessness.

  • Radiant Zero-Gravity Texture

    Raw mulberry fibers explode outward from the hand-sculpted edges, framed by glowing gold borders that radiate brilliantly within the pristine 30mm acrylic capsule.

STORYTELLING & PHILOSOPHY

  • The 46-Year Inkstone Ritual

    Pigmented with traditional Korean Muk (ink) from the artist's personal inkstone preserved for over 46 years (since age 11). This capsule seals a lifetime of soul and consciousness into an eternal cosmic relic.

  • Compression of Time (46 Years & 1,000 Years)

    A sacred union between the artist’s 46-year lived consciousness and the 1,000-year archival permanence of traditional hand-sculpted Hanji.

  • Quantum Contemplation (Particle vs. Wave)

    Pure water and rich ink stretch raw mulberry fibers to their absolute physical threshold. When ambient light strikes the exposed fibers and gold/oxidized leaf, static matter transforms into a fluid wave of cosmic energy, inducing Nature’s 1/f Fluctuation.

"Even the pedestal is an active sculptural medium. The subtle variation in light reflection—where the satin depth of the traditional ink meets the single matte stroke of Black Gesso—ensures that the base itself responds dynamically to ambient light alongside the acrylic monolith."

MATERIAL & ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Medium: 46-Year Vintage Ink on Hand-Sculpted Organic Hanji, Gold Leaf , 2-Ply Floating Signature Seal

  • Capsule Structure: 30mm (1.25") Optical-Grade UV-Filtering Solid Acrylic Capsule

  • Museum-Grade Pedestal: Hand-sanded hardwood dyed with Speedball Super Black Ink, then stroked with Black Gesso for a subtle, intentional contrast between satin gloss and matte brushwork. Finished with Renaissance Wax and lined on the underside with traditional Korean Ottchil Jangji (lacquered paper).

  • Spatial Positioning:The Architectural Triad — Designed as an energetic focal piece that brings dynamic orbital rhythm and luminous gravity to private galleries, consoles, or executive suites.

DIMENSIONS & PROVENANCE

  • Acrylic Monolith (Portrait): 8 x 10 x 1.25 inches (20.3 x 25.4 x 3.0 cm) / 30mm Thickness

  • Museum Pedestal: 12 x 4 x 0.8 inches (30.5 x 10.2 x 2.0 cm) / 20mm Height

  • Overall Height: Approx. 10.8 inches (27.4 cm)

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

  • Price:$3,800 USD

The Celestial Arc

Craftsmanship Detail:

Hand-sanded hardwood base with Speedball ink & Black Gesso sheen contrast, sealed with Renaissance Wax and lined with traditional Korean Ottchil Jangji (lacquered paper) on the underside.

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