About Paul Art Lee
Paul Art Lee
American (Born in Korea, Seoul)
Lives & works in Santa Clara, CA 95050
Holy One Presbyterian Church in America Pastor
Holy One Mission President
Arnion Art Studio Instructor
Arnion Gallery Art Curator
Paul Art Lee is a pastor and an artist who bases his works on the gospel, particularly of the Christian mind and spirit.
Paul Art Lee is also an author. His book 'God is Love,' published 2017, is about salvation of the Christian faith.
Artist statement
Since I was young, I longed for freedom and peace—which I ultimately found within God’s creation and His gospel. As both an artist and a pastor, I seek to share nature’s beauty in the context of the Bible to help comfort and heal the viewers.
My paintings consist of two parts: abstraction and realism. The abstract background created with wide strokes and paint dripping represents concepts such as the flow of space and time in which nature resides. On top of the background, I paint realistic objects found in nature—small creatures and objects such as birds, butterflies, fruits, or flowers. At times, I also incorporate realistic water droplets as symbolism for life and the toil of hard work.
Through this narrative created by the interplay of abstraction and realism, I seek to capture and communicate a sense of freedom and peace found in God’s creation. My hope is that the paintings will give a breath of fresh air in our everyday lives and a chance to recover our relationship with God.
Education
Chugye University for the Arts, B.A
Chong Shin University in USA, M.Div. /Th.M/ D. Min.
Solo Exhibition
Life from Freedom Nau Gallery, 1991
Breakaway from Freedom Gallery Yehyang, 1992 Freedom in the Soul Fallen Asleep ChunCheon Art Gallery, 1995
The Cross in Jesus Christ Santa Monica Art Studio: Hangar Gallery, 2017
God is Love Park View Gallery, 2017
In God’s Love Arena1 Gallery, 2018
The Love Story of The Cross, Arena1 Gallery. 2019
Invitational Exhibition
Unknown. Bergamot Station: Sarah Lee Gallery, 2009
Dream of Life. AndrewShire Gallery, 2010
Jewelry Box of my Heart. Park View Gallery, 2017
Group Exhibition /USA
Emotion & Expression. Bergamot Station: Sarah Lee Gallery, 2009 Association of Christian Artists. Modern Art Gallery, 2009
The King Has Come. Ever Art Gallery, 2012
Christian Autumn Exhibition. Ever Art Gallery, 2012
The Fruit of the Light. Park View Gallery, 2017
Father and Son. George Billis Gallery. 2019
Group Exhibition /KOREA
Exhibition of Two Artists Seok Gallery, 1984
Blue Flag Hangang Museum of Art, 1985
Expression Gurimmadang Min, 1986 Na Gallery, 1989 Kwanhoon Gallery, 1991
Exhibition of Independants Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemp. Art, 1986
Four Generations Arab Gallery, 1986
Dongduk Gallery & Kwanhoon Gallery, 1987 Sign Gallery in Busan, 1988 Baegak Gallery, 1989
’91 Proliferation of Consciousness Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art, 1991
The Gray Zone Samjung Gallery, 1991
Infinite 190-1 Kwanhoon Gallery, 1991
Unfolding Images Gallery Doll, 1991
Some Messages 10 Artists Saw on an Autumn Day Cheongnam Gallery, 1991
Groping for Form and Abstract Gallery Yehyang, 1992
Exhibition of Korean Fine Art Association Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemp. Art, 1994 Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemp. Art, 1995
Awards & Achievements
13th Gusangjeon Contest Exhibit Arts Council Korea, 1984
2nd Seoul International Art Festival Special Recognition / Sejong Center, 1984
2nd Misulsegye Grand Exhibition Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art, 1991
Miscellaneous
Prelude to Freedom and Peace Performance at Ui-dong Valley, 1986 Winter Daeseong-ri 101 Artists Exhibition Installation Art at Daeseong-ri Field, 1986
Publications
God is Love. 2017
Exhibitions & Festivals