PAVILION III : MATERIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hanji Cell Relics & Art Capsules

Chapter I: THE MACRO CAPSULES — The Grand Reliquary

The Primeval Vortex

: Quantum Contemplation: Particles, Waves, and the Threshold of Light

"The universe is composed of light and energy; humans are light and energy. When dense matter meets light, it dissolves into a wave of infinite time."

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 dual-sided Gold/Silver 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, Dual-Sided 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).

  • Proportions & Balance: Custom 12" base providing a balanced 1-inch lateral margin on both sides for maximum spatial stability.

  • Spatial Positioning:The Grand Reliquary — Designed to dominate the energy field of private galleries, executive suites, or main consoles.

DIMENSIONS & PROVENANCE

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

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

  • 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 Primeval
Vortex

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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Chapter I: THE MACRO CAPSULES — The Primordial Rift