PAVILION III : MATERIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hanji Cell Relics & Art Capsules

Chapter I: THE MACRO CAPSULES — The Grand Reliquary

The Monolithic Steles

: Three Pillars of Eternal Consciousness

"Three massive pillars supporting cosmic space—sealing eternal consciousness like golden fissures carved into ancient temple steles."

CURATION ANATOMY: The Architecture of Light

  • Three Pillars of Eternal Consciousness

    Symbolizing three massive, vertical monoliths supporting the cosmic architecture. The trio creates a profound sense of structural stability and spatial presence.

  • Golden Ancient Fissures

    Along the raw, hand-sculpted edges of the Hanji pillars, gold leaf and oxidized leaf stream through the darkness, evoking ancient golden fissures carved into sacred temple steles.

  • Structural Anchoring

    The red seal floating as an independent island in the lower-left void perfectly anchors the heavy vertical weight of the three monoliths, completing an exquisite compositional equilibrium.

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 a foundational pillar piece that grounds private galleries, main 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 Monolithic Steles

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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