Leah Liu
Untitled, 2021
Paper band, Knotting
54 x 30 x 24 inches
Stones remind me of the passage of time. A stone’s irregular form and imperfect surface show what it has undergone through time. Inspired by the wabi-sabi aesthetic that appreciates the imperfection and impermanence of things, this knotted sculpture represents stacked stones and their transient and imperfect nature. The primary material of my sculpture is paper band which is hand-knotted in a repetitive action resembling how stones are formed naturally and irregularly. My work aims to amplify the beauty I see in nature by creating a seemingly random but expressive and unconventional form.
