LEE Seung Ae
LEE Seung Ae(b.1979) visualizes the existence of the unknown through her monochrome-style works using only pencil and paper. With a deep interest in intangible elements that exist between the external and internal worlds such as energy, feelings, light, and sound, she creates a new dimension of time and space through highly-detailed, largescale drawings, animations, murals, and installations. LEE expresses the fateful agony of being situated between imagination and reality in her practice. In an attempt to transcend the physical limitation of pencil drawings, the artist developed her own unique style by continually experimenting with different ways of visualizing the intangible realm. This has resulted in works that embody not only warmth and familiarity but also discomfort and strangeness—revealing a sense of ambivalence.
LEE Seung Ae received her MFA from Royal College of Art (London, UK) and currently works across London and Seoul. Attracting public attention through her unique “Monster” drawing series, the artist has held solo exhibitions at various institutions such as Chapter II (Seoul, Korea) in 2020, Amado Art Space (Seoul, Korea), De Art Center (Beijing, China), Korean Cultural Center UK (London, UK) in 2018, Marlborough Fine Art (London, UK) in 2017, Arario Gallery (Seoul, Korea) in 2012, and Doosan Gallery (Seoul, Korea) in 2011, as well as group exhibitions including “Dancing Queen” at Arario Gallery (Cheonan, Korea) in 2020, “Phantom Mode” at Chapter II (Seoul, Korea) in 2019, “Anima Mundi Festival” at Palazzon Ca’Zanardi (Venice, Italy) in 2017, “RCA Secret” at Gulbenkian Gallery (London, UK) and Art Dubai (Dubai, UAE) in 2016. LEE was awarded the Valerie Beston Artists’ Trust Prize (London, UK) in 2016 and GUCCI Young Artist Grant (Seoul, Korea) in 2013.
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The Accidental Night, 2019
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A Cabinet, 2017
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A Lamp, 2017
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Becoming, 2017
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Master Drawing for Becoming, 2017
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A Frog, 2016
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A Bird, 2015
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15 December 1913, 2012
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15 July 1924, 2012
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Phantom Pain II, 2011
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Phantom Pain III, 2011
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1979, 2010
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Absolute Courage, 2010
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Good Luck, 2010
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Phantom Pain I, 2010
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2008
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Brothers of Moon (Fear Series II), 2008
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Enemy at the Gate (Fear Series I), 2008
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Green Eyes (Revenge Series I), 2008
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Growing Time (Still-Life Monster Series I), 2008
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Mother (Tear Series I), 2008
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Mummy Series I, 2008
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Mummy Series IV, 2008
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Nice Dream (Victory Series I), 2008
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Ae Juck Son I, 2006
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Ae Juck Son II, 2006
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Ae Juck Son III_VII, 2006
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Dancing Queen
19 May - 11 October 2020 Cheonan -
Artists with Arario
9 February - 21 March 2010 CheonanPeriod | 9 February – 21 March, 2010 Venue | Arario Gallery Cheonan, Seoul cheongdam Works | installations, paintings and sculptures Opening Reception | 6pm, 9 February, 2010 Paticipating Artists...Read more -
LEE Seung Ae: The Monster
11 December 2008 - 20 January 2009 Seoul -
Another Worlds: Part II
19 May - 18 June 2006 CheonanPeriod | 19 May – 18 June, 2006 Venue | Arario Gallery Cheonan Works | 40 pieces including installation, painting, sculpture Opening Reception | 6pm, 19 May, 2006 Participating Artists...Read more
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[Exhibition] LEE Seung Ae: Moon and Sphere
19 September 2018The solo exhibition by LEE Seung Ae, 'Moon and Sphere', is on view at the Amado Art Space. LEE Seung Ae Moon and Sphere Amado...Read more -
[Exhibition] LEE Seung Ae: Becoming
7 July 2018'Becoming', the solo exhibition by LEE Seung Ae, is taking place at De Art Center (Beijing, China). The exhibition focused on the artist’s trademark drawing...Read more -
[Award] LEE Seung Ae: The Valerie Beston Artists' Trust Prize 2016
1 July 2016LEE Seung Ae became the recipient of the Valerie Beston Artists' Trust Prize 2016. Our sincere congratulations on winning the glorious award to LEE, who...Read more