Against the Grain

 Korean artist Jaehyo Lee works with wood and metal to create both functional works and abstract shapes, embedding fresh-cut wood discs, bent steel bolts, and nails into “backgrounds” of burnt-black wood. Of his hulking, playful pieces, Sculpture magazine writes: “Lee is so dedicated an artisan that his hand comes close to being anonymous.”

 Jaehyo Lee exhibition: Through July 24. Cynthia-Reeves Gallery, 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams. (603) 756-4160, cynthia-reeves.com.

 — Hunter Styles