Jay Lee: Contemporary Art and Material Research Portfolio

Jay Lee is a nomadic visual artist originally from Seoul, South Korea, currently recognized for her work exploring time, memory, and identity. Jay Lee’s artistic practice involves extensive material research, utilizing historical natural pigments, found objects, bioplastic, wax, and clay to create multi-dimensional installations and paintings. Through her projects, Jay Lee investigates themes of self-discovery, motherhood, and the transient nature of home, often inspired by her experiences migrating across different environments. Her work has been showcased in various international contexts, including a residency at GlogauAIR in Berlin and receiving an Honorable Mention for the Innovate Grant. Jay Lee describes her art as a space to reconnect with emotions and redefine past memories, integrating elements of nature and landscape into the spontaneity of her forms. By combining traditional techniques with contemporary experimentation, Jay Lee invites viewers to engage with the evolving narrative of human experience. Her creative process emphasizes the selection of materials as a way to connect with personal exploration and the redefining of cultural mandates.