Artist In Residence
Artist Statement
Christine Lee
Photos of this artist's work.
Link to artist's own website: www.missleelee.com
I view the original purpose of any material as merely a suggestion or starting point for a multitude of possibilities. With that in mind, I choose to spend a considerable amount of time on a material exploration through processes of manipulation, rearrangement, and deconstruction. My current investigation lies in the reuse of materials. From sources such as surplus, liquidator and thrift stores, I collect items ranging from fire hoses to sweaters. Mundane, repetitive tasks such as coiling, folding, interlacing, and stacking allow me to develop an understanding and appreciation for a material beyond it's common associations and intended function. Experimenting with multiples of a material allow me to work through a variety of configurations and offer me opportunities for discovery. The resulting objects, forms and installations weave my deep appreciation for the environment with the tactile experience. The sense of repetition, rhythm and refinement applied to the pieces reveal my internal cadence that is meditative but at the same time, concerned by our society's abusive pattern of production and waste.
Link to artist's own website: www.missleelee.com
I view the original purpose of any material as merely a suggestion or starting point for a multitude of possibilities. With that in mind, I choose to spend a considerable amount of time on a material exploration through processes of manipulation, rearrangement, and deconstruction. My current investigation lies in the reuse of materials. From sources such as surplus, liquidator and thrift stores, I collect items ranging from fire hoses to sweaters. Mundane, repetitive tasks such as coiling, folding, interlacing, and stacking allow me to develop an understanding and appreciation for a material beyond it's common associations and intended function. Experimenting with multiples of a material allow me to work through a variety of configurations and offer me opportunities for discovery. The resulting objects, forms and installations weave my deep appreciation for the environment with the tactile experience. The sense of repetition, rhythm and refinement applied to the pieces reveal my internal cadence that is meditative but at the same time, concerned by our society's abusive pattern of production and waste.
- Residency Period: October 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
- Art show with David King: January 23 & 24