Lee Jae-hyo is a world-renowned sculptor whose works are held in permanent collections including the Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo and various luxury hotels globally.
The artist manually assembles thousands of wooden blocks to create his signature smooth, rounded wooden spheres.
The gallery grounds include significant reforestation efforts to maintain the natural aesthetic of the Yangpyeong hillside.
Unlike conventional museums, the gallery often allows close interaction with the outdoor sculptures, which are placed in natural weather conditions to evolve over time.
LeeJaeHyo Gallery is the private exhibition space and studio of South Korean sculptor Lee Jae-hyo, renowned for his use of raw natural materials like wood and iron. The gallery occupies a sprawling rural site in Yangpyeong, designed to integrate the minimalist, often spherical sculptures directly into the surrounding landscape. Visitors navigate a path that moves between an enclosed industrial-style indoor gallery and open-air displays integrated into the forest and fields. The artist is internationally recognized for his technique of charring, polishing, and shaping timber into smooth, high-contrast geometric forms. The architecture of the building emphasizes clean lines and vast glass surfaces, intended to blur the boundary between art and nature. Many works are made from fallen trees or abandoned scrap metal gathered from the local area.
The large, central wooden sphere sculpture positioned against the dramatic glass facade of the main building.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear as the walking paths between outdoor installations are unpaved and uneven.
Check the gallery's official Instagram page before departing, as the site may occasionally close for private installations or artist workshops.
Bring a portable battery pack, as the expansive outdoor environment will likely lead to high phone usage for photography.
Do not attempt to visit without confirming status via social media, as private galleries in this region may close for maintenance or exhibition rotations.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; confirm status online for potential temporary closures during exhibition changeovers.
Do not touch the art unless explicitly permitted, as the natural materials like burnt wood are delicate and prone to oils from human skin.
