Sculpture W2-2 (2010)

by Lee Bul

“I went with Asia Art Archive on a tour to South Korea and I saw Lee Bul’s work in a gallery there,” says William. “Unfortunately, that work was huge—it was three metres long and it was very delicate, so it couldn’t be shipped to Hong Kong. Then I saw her work at Lehmann Maupin in New York, where I got this sculpture. To me, it’s very interesting how her practice crosses between art and architecture—her practice involves our profession.”

The couple have since spent time with Lee at exhibitions around the world. “We met her when she had an exhibition at Lehmann Maupin in Hong Kong, we met her in Seoul and again at the Venice Biennale, actually at an M+ event,” says Lavina.