{"product_id":"the-chairーboson-chair-patrick-norguet-part1","title":"The Chair - Boson chair \/ Patrick Norguet part1","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonghyun Nam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage size 26 × 23 cm (10.24 × 9.06 in.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel size 52.5 × 37 cm (20.67 × 14.57 in.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival pigment print on Hanji paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition of 20 (Ed. 1\/20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the artist with a certificate of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e[Artist's Statement for The Chair Series]\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy chair series began with a personal attachment to chairs.\u003cbr\u003eOnce, when I met a chair collector to photograph his collection, he asked me, \"Why do you photograph chairs? Are they props for photography, or something else?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI replied:\u003cbr\u003e\"Just as people have ID photos, I believe chairs can also have portraits that show the essence of their existence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, a chair is not just a piece of furniture; it is something that has witnessed human time. It quietly holds body temperature, memories, and traces of life. Chairs also possess their own inherent charm and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI see chairs not as functional objects but as beings, and I want to use photography to present their unique atmosphere and presence.\u003cbr\u003eThis work is not about recording the shape of a chair, but an attempt to gaze at the portrait of \"something\" that has lived through time with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Nam Jonghyun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"107\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoson Chair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair is the Boson Chair by French designer Patrick Norguet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characterized by its simple, refined form and light structure, a modern design that combines functionality and beauty.\u003cbr\u003eIt is an attractive chair that is minimalist yet naturally blends into the space.\u003cbr\u003eNam captures the chair as if watching over it from behind, and the artist himself prints the captured image on Hanji, a traditional Korean handmade paper with a breathing texture.\u003cbr\u003eAmid the warmth of the paper and the expansive blank space, the chair's form comes into focus, quietly beginning to tell of its presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e［Regarding Purchase］\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to purchase a work, please get in touch with us by email (info@stylemeetspeople.com) or using the inquiry form on the \"About\" page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will inform you of the shipping costs and delivery time via email, depending on your delivery address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that if another customer's purchase is finalized on this site, or if a sale is completed at the gallery during an exhibition, you may not be able to purchase the desired work. We appreciate your understanding in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMP Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828012937513,"sku":null,"price":188100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8380\/3177\/files\/BostonChair_PatrickNorguetPart1.jpg?v=1773392025","url":"https:\/\/smp-gallery.com\/en\/products\/the-chair%e3%83%bcboson-chair-patrick-norguet-part1","provider":"SMP Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}