Lili Lee

Lili Lee was born in Daegu, Korea in 1993. She received her BFA in East Asian Art at Dankook University in 2019, and has since exhibited in Korea, France, and Toronto. She currently resides in South Korea. Lee’s works mainly focus on graphic arts, with a deep passion for Eastern painting. She sees her practice as a form of meditation and self-healing, awakening the inner consciousness and fostering creativity. Inspired by traditional Korean religion “Shaman,” She she uses the unique visual symbols found on religious talisman to construct a spiritual world and connect with Eastern art. She also uses Hanji (a traditional Korean rice paper) and incorporates the decorative craftwork seen on Shaman ritual tools to reconstruct an exceptional spiritual vocabulary. Recently, Lee’s focus has gradually shifted to the energies manifested by human activities, connecting these with assorted altar forms to advance her works with a renewed visual language. The colors emphasize simplicity, elegance, and a deep connection to nature and the spiritual world. Lee creates a brand-new worldview with an Eastern perspective, enhancing the essence of art and emphasizing the talismanic properties of her work with its ability to protect and heal minds. The artist herself takes on the role of a Shaman, a mind healer connecting humans with the world around them and inspiring self-introspection.