Paul Art Lee
American (Born in Korea, Seoul 1962)
Lives & works in Buena Park, CA 90621
Artist
Author
Holy One Presbyterian Church in America Pastor
Holy One Mission President
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
Throughout my life, I have sought freedom and peace, which I found in art and the gospel of Jesus Christ. As an artist and pastor, I paint the beauty of God's creation through a renewed perspective.
My artwork often features small animals, butterflies, fruits, flowers, and water droplets - all of which I find in nature. While I sometimes paint from direct observation, I typically work from photographs that I’ve taken myself. The abstract elements in my work come from the joy and peace I find in the love and grace of God.
Most of my paintings are composed of two parts – the factual and the abstract – because I deeply perceive both the tangible world and the spiritual realm. I aim to convey God’s love and grace through my artwork. I hope you discover the glory of God and the feelings of love, freedom, peace, and joy that can help heal and restore your mind.
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
LA Art Show. LA Convention Center. 2023