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      Yeon & David Warner

      Yeon & David Warner

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      Yeon Koh Warner (b 1967) & David Warner (1957-2021)

      • The Collection
      • Their Story

      • Yeon and David met by serendipity and fate in 1991 when they were both studying and practicing the art of stone sculpture in the Italian village of Torano, (just outside of Carrara). Yeon moved next door to David in this region that is famed for its marble quarries. Yeon was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1967. She graduated from Seoul National University in 1990 with a degree in sculpture. David attended the University of Oregon and U.C. Santa Cruz, studying psychology and sculpture. He then moved to Italy in 1984. The two would eventually marry and continue their mutual pursuit of the three dimensional form in marble, bronze, terracotta, wood and plaster. Their work was exhibited throughout Italy. In 1999 they moved to Northern California. David recently passed and Yeon continues to live in the Bay Area.

        

        Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome and countless sculptures of the Renaissance were carved from it (including the work of Michelangelo). Many of the pieces in the Lost Art Collection were created during their years living amongst the marble quarries of Carrara and express their “pan-classical” approach to sculpture. 

        
 Here is more of their story written by Yeon herself

        “Yeon and David’s story starts in Torano, an old, small town in Carrara, Italy. Carrara has been known for its marble since Ancient Rome, and the timeless mountains and quarries have witnessed generations of creativity and dreams from Michelangelo to new artists in 2023.

        David grew up in Palo Alto, studied Psychology, and worked at a mental care hospital in Santa Cruz. In 1984, he left his family and friends in America and flew to Italy on a new adventure. He studied art, drew, and sculpted as he had always dreamed about. He also acted in Teatro di Castalia, the city theater company, and bonded with local people from children to nonnos and nonnas (grandparents). He loved people and his communities, and the people loved him back.

        In 1991, Yeon moved in next door to their shared marble building that was hundreds of years old. When Yeon arrived, she planned to attend the local art academy and return to Korea. Instead, David and Yeon shared their youth and support through art, fell in love, and decided to share their lives together. They married in 1996. During their years as a young couple in Italy, David and Yeon were heavily involved in the local art community, which hosted artists from all over the world. David began teaching ceramics to children and discovered his passion for teaching. With his students, he led projects such as a city bridge and school murals. These projects are still up to this day.

        At home, David worked on sculptures alongside Yeon, who learned from great teachers and featured her sculptures at the Carrara City Hall and  art exhibitions. Together, they dreamed of creating their own small studio to represent hope. They named this dream, “fabbrica di sole”, or “sun factory.”

        In the late 90s, their first daughter Susie was born, and one month before 2000, the little family moved to California. David’s experiences inspired him to go back to school and earn his teaching credential, and he taught special education until retirement in 2020. Meanwhile, Yeon picked up jobs at the school cafeteria and taught art to kids, took care of Susie and their younger daughter, Hannah, supported David, and navigated learning the English language and lifestyle in America.

        David had spent 15 years abroad, so American and family life in the San Jose Bay Area was difficult and it was not easy to fulfill their dream, “fabbrica di sole” But their love of art and family continued to blossom. In April 2020, David learned that he had cancer, and these dreams became fuzzy. They thought that they didn’t have enough time. He passed away in October, 2021.”

        What David and Yeon didn’t realize then, was that they did build a fabbrica di sole together throughout these years. Fabbrica di sole lives on, and their masterpieces are their daughters and love.

        We would like to thank Yeon and her daughters Susie and Hannah for bring this collection and story to Lost Art Salon.
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      Gazing Relief<br>20th Century Brass Sculpture <br><br>#C3367
      Gazing Relief
      20th Century Brass Sculpture

      #C3367
      David Warner $2,950
      Textured Face <br>20th Century Terracotta Sculpture<br><br>#C3359
      Textured Face
      20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C3359
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,150
      Soft Expressive Face <br>20th Century Terracotta Sculpture<br><br>#C3354
      Soft Expressive Face
      20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C3354
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,150
      Mosaic-Style Mask <br>20th Century Terracotta Sculpture <br><br>#C3353
      Mosaic-Style Mask
      20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C3353
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,150
      Emotional Face Tile <br>20th Century Terracotta<br><br>#C3363
      Emotional Face Tile
      20th Century Terracotta

      #C3363
      Yeon Koh Warner $375
      Large-Scale Gentle Face <br>20th Century Clay <br><br>#C3298
      Large-Scale Gentle Face
      20th Century Clay

      #C3298
      David Warner $4,950
      Thoughtful Feminine Bust <br>20th Century Plaster <br><br>#C2785
      Thoughtful Feminine Bust
      20th Century Plaster

      #C2785
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,950
      Weeping Statue Looking Up <br> 1995 Carrara Marble <br><br> #C2827
      Weeping Statue Looking Up
      1995 Carrara Marble

      #C2827
      Yeon Koh Warner $4,495
      Poignant Standing Women <br> 20th Century Terracotta <br><br> #C2906
      Poignant Standing Women
      20th Century Terracotta

      #C2906
      Yeon Koh Warner $2,375
      Embracing Figures II <br>20th Century Carved Wood <br><br>#C2832
      Embracing Figures II
      20th Century Carved Wood

      #C2832
      Yeon Koh Warner Sold $4,450
      Sold
      Large Male Bust <br>20th Century Clay <br><br>#C2857
      Large Male Bust
      20th Century Clay

      #C2857
      David Warner $2,850
      Embracing Figures I <br>20th Century Carved Wood<br><br>#C2862
      Embracing Figures I
      20th Century Carved Wood

      #C2862
      Yeon Koh Warner $4,450
      Seated Clay Figure <br>20th Century Sculpture <br><br>#C2924
      Seated Clay Figure
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2924
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,650
      Contemplative Woman <br>20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture<br><br>#C2944
      Contemplative Woman
      20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C2944
      Yeon Koh Warner $3,900
      Gazing Hand Carved Bust <br>20th Century Sculpture <br><br>#C2930
      Gazing Hand Carved Bust
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2930
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,450
      <I>Academy</I> <br>20th Century Ink <br><br>#C2489
      Academy
      20th Century Ink

      #C2489
      David Warner $750
      Recumbent Female Figure <br>20th Century Ink<br><br>#C2490
      Recumbent Female Figure
      20th Century Ink

      #C2490
      David Warner $585
      Side-Profile Study<br>1987 Graphite<br><br>#C2563
      Side-Profile Study
      1987 Graphite

      #C2563
      David Warner $685
      Angular Sun Tile<br>20th Century Terracotta Sculpture<br><br>#C2952
      Angular Sun Tile
      20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C2952
      Yeon Koh Warner Sold $375
      Sold
      Amiable Face Tile<br>20th Century Sculpture<br><br>#C2963
      Amiable Face Tile
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2963
      Yeon Koh Warner $375
      Smiling Sun Tile<br>20th Century Sculpture<br><br>#C2966
      Smiling Sun Tile
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2966
      Yeon Koh Warner $375
      Resting Horizontal Bust<br>20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture<br><br>#C2797
      Resting Horizontal Bust
      20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C2797
      Yeon Koh Warner $3,950
      Bold Hand Carved Face<br>1994 Carrara Marble Sculpture<br><br>#C2801
      Bold Hand Carved Face
      1994 Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C2801
      Yeon Koh Warner $3,950
      Expressive Face<br>20th Century Sculpture<br><br>#C2849
      Expressive Face
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2849
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,675
      Geometric Architectural Sculpture <br>20th Century Carrara Marble<br><br>#C2866
      Geometric Architectural Sculpture
      20th Century Carrara Marble

      #C2866
      David Warner $2,395
      Angular Carved Face<br>20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture<br><br>#C2872
      Angular Carved Face
      20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C2872
      David Warner $3,900
      Large Hand-Sculpted Bust<br>20th Century Sculpture<br><br>#C2877
      Large Hand-Sculpted Bust
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2877
      David Warner $3,450
      Resting Cat & Child <br>20th Century Sculpture <br><br>#C2884
      Resting Cat & Child
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2884
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,450
      Mask Sculpture<br>1995 Sculpture <br><br>#C2931
      Mask Sculpture
      1995 Sculpture

      #C2931
      David Warner $850
      Astonished Bust <br>20th Century Sculpture <br><br>#C2905
      Astonished Bust
      20th Century Sculpture

      #C2905
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,650
      Gazing Mask <br>20th Century Terracotta Sculpture <br><br>#C2937
      Gazing Mask
      20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C2937
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,150
      Musing Face <br>1994 Clay Sculpture <br><br>#C2940
      Musing Face
      1994 Clay Sculpture

      #C2940
      David Warner $1,195
      Woman in Thought <br>1995 Carrara Marble Sculpture <br><br>#C2948
      Woman in Thought
      1995 Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C2948
      Yeon Koh Warner $4,500
      Mask from Ruins <br>1995 Clay Scuplture<br><br>#C2984
      Mask from Ruins
      1995 Clay Scuplture

      #C2984
      David Warner $595
      Bearded Man <br>20th Century Clay Sculpture <br><br>#C2975
      Bearded Man
      20th Century Clay Sculpture

      #C2975
      David Warner $1,650
      Emerging Restful Figure <br>20th Century Brass Plate <br><br>#C2973
      Emerging Restful Figure
      20th Century Brass Plate

      #C2973
      Yeon Koh Warner $2,950
      Curled Resting Figure <br>20th Century Clay Tile<br><br>#C2981
      Curled Resting Figure
      20th Century Clay Tile

      #C2981
      Yeon Koh Warner $850
      Longing Sun <br>20th Century Clay Disc <br><br>#C2987
      Longing Sun
      20th Century Clay Disc

      #C2987
      David Warner $1,250
      Grinning Sun <br>Late 20th Century Clay Tile <br><br>#C2957
      Grinning Sun
      Late 20th Century Clay Tile

      #C2957
      Yeon Koh Warner Sold $375
      Sold
      Jovial Sun Relief <br>Late 20th Century Terracotta Sculpture <br><br>#C2990
      Jovial Sun Relief
      Late 20th Century Terracotta Sculpture

      #C2990
      David Warner $1,250
      Contemplative Carved Bust <br>Late 20th Century Plaster Sculpture <br><br>#C2994
      Contemplative Carved Bust
      Late 20th Century Plaster Sculpture

      #C2994
      Yeon Koh Warner $1,950
      Flowing Organic Form <br>1979 Clay Sculpture <br><br>#C3000
      Flowing Organic Form
      1979 Clay Sculpture

      #C3000
      David Warner $850
      Emerging Abstracted Figure <br>Late 20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture <br><br>#C3003
      Emerging Abstracted Figure
      Late 20th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture

      #C3003
      Yeon Koh Warner $3,950
      Monochromatic Drape Study <br>1980 Ink <br><br>#C3028
      Monochromatic Drape Study
      1980 Ink

      #C3028
      David Warner $950
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