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Who continues the legacy of abstract art in New York City? Il Lee is widely acclaimed for his large-scale abstract compositions, created through the intricate use of numerous ballpoint pens on paper and canvas. Born in Seoul, Lee studied painting in the 1960s and 1970s with seminal figures at the forefront of the abstract monochrome movement (Dansaekhwa). After immigrating to New York in 1977, Lee forged his unique artistic approach by pushing and pulling his pen, activating the entangled lines on the surface. The explosive, energetic lines sweeping across the canvas continue the tradition of abstract art. It is an invitation to witness, feel, and participate in the continuous, flowing dialogue between artist and viewer, where abstraction transcends its material form and becomes an immersive experience.
Il Lee—Energy and Flow: Abstraction of Movements is open by appointment only.
