Catherine Lee
My work expresses the many feelings I have while taking walks. Rather than complexity, I want to show the pleasure of living in a simple world through a walk in nature. Those emotions become the subject of my work. People, dogs, birds, trees, rocks, and the beauty of nature tell different stories, and every day I have a different reaction to these things. But eventually, my thoughts and emotions are sorted and refreshed. I want to invite the viewer to move into a space of speculation. While I have many unique images and emotions in my work, the methodology is always consistent. Mainly, ink is used in traditional Korean paper to form a basic frame, and on top of it, traditional Korean paint, acrylic, and pastel are used. But for my art, I use a mixture of Eastern and Western ingredients without following tradition. I do not insist on Western realism or Eastern traditional painting, but to pursue the most suitable material form of expression to convey my feelings. This project has always been grounded in pleasure and relaxation.
Ink Art
Mixed Media
Abstract Paintings