Magesian

Magesian, a misunderstood monster, demands care and empathy – two themes at the core of A-Lei’s practice.

Informed by an original ceramic sculpture and a series of ink sketches, the beguiling brass cre...

Magesian, a misunderstood monster, demands care and empathy – two themes at the core of A-Lei’s practice.

Informed by an original ceramic sculpture and a series of ink sketches, the beguiling brass creature clutches a similarly peculiar ride. Sepia tones nod to A-Lei’s upbringing in Taiwan – each figure hand-finished in cream automotive paint. The strange anatomy of both figures stems from a childhood passion for animatronics and anime.

Any unease arising from the duo’s uncanny appearance is quickly replaced by tenderness – a deft rebuttal of prejudice and misunderstanding.

“As I’m sculpting, it feels like the work becomes more and more alive.”

  
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Edition details
Dimensions
52cm x 34.5cm x 19cm
Medium
Two-part patinated brass sculpture, hand-finished by the artist with unfired automotive paint.
Finishing
Underside of lower sculpture engraved with edition number, date and artist’s signature.
Release date
July 15, 2022