a sculpture of a fantasy creature sat on a brown horse

A-Lei

Magesian

€7,800

Edition of 10052.0 (H) × 34.5 (W) × 19.0 (D) cm

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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.”

Medium

Two-part patinated brass sculpture, hand-finished by the artist with unfired automotive paint.

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Finishing

Underside of lower sculpture engraved with edition number, date and artist’s signature.

Release date

July 15, 2022

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A-Lei1 collaborationA-Lei channels one key idea into his pottery – monsters aren't scary, just misunderstood. Animals and beasts become single figures, while objects like radios have human features. The sculptures range in scale from small to medium-sized, with some larger bronzes. A-Lei's process is intricate and meticulous. He starts by sketching in his notebook and sometimes on paper with ink. Then, he sculpts the figures with clay organically – i.e. they're not exact replicas of the drawings. Glazes are next. They cover a huge range of colours which he has samples of neatly organised in his studio. Then the sculptures are put in the kiln to fire. The outcome is often unpredictable – creating happy accidents along the way. Finishing touches are added at the end. Various tools scratch into the surface, and he even uses a blow torch.

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