{"product_id":"the-chair-egg-chair-arne-jacobsen-part1","title":"The Chair - Egg Chair \/ Arne Jacobsen 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\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\u003eAbout the artwork: Artist's statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chair Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy chair series began with a personal attachment to chairs.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I once 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 an entity that has embraced human time. It quietly holds the warmth of bodies, memories, and life's traces. A chair, too, possesses its own inherent charm and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI aim to capture the unique atmosphere and presence of a chair through photography, viewing it not as a functional object but as an individual entity.\u003cbr\u003eThis work is not about documenting the shape of a chair, but an attempt to gaze upon the portrait of an \"object\" that has lived through time with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy most peaceful place: The Egg Chair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eThis egg-shaped chair is called the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEgg Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eDesigned in 1958 by Danish architect and designer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArne Jacobsen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it is known for its organic, body-enveloping form and is one of the iconic chairs of 20th-century modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eEven when placed in an open space, once you sit down, it creates a small fortress-like space just for you.\u003cbr data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eFor me, this chair evokes the sense of security one feels when being held in someone's arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eIn this work, through the beautiful curves of the Egg Chair, I expressed the \"most peaceful embrace\" that a person can feel.\u003cbr data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eIt's a tenderness that gently envelops you at the end of a tiring day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"530\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eI view the chair not merely as an \"object,\" but as a partner that accompanies us and quietly shares time with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"530\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e— Jonghyun Nam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ How to Purchase the Artwork]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to purchase an artwork, please get in touch with us via email (info@stylemeetspeople.com) or through the inquiry form on the \"About\" page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will inform you of the shipping costs and delivery time by email, depending on your delivery address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that if another customer's purchase is finalized on this site first, or if a sale is completed at the gallery during an exhibition period, you may not be able to purchase the desired artwork. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMP Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52827953332521,"sku":null,"price":188100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8380\/3177\/files\/eggchair_ArneJacobsenPart1.jpg?v=1773389776","url":"https:\/\/smp-gallery.com\/en\/products\/the-chair-egg-chair-arne-jacobsen-part1","provider":"SMP Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}