Miki Lee continues her exploration into pure geometric abstraction with her confluence of line, color and form. As in her previous bodies of work, each large scale oil paintng has deftly hand-rendered hard-edged zigzag bands of color where no two colors are repeated. Although clearly paying homage to her earlier style, this new body of work extends far beyond the structured vertical confines of expressi on to an arena of concentric patterns that are as equally disquieting as they are harmonious. There in lies the brilliance in Ms. Lee’s work. Through a cacophony of vivid color and chaotic compositions she arrives at a peaceful and contemplative thesis where the viewer is ushered through a wide range of emotions while enjoying each uniquely delineated and hued canvas.

Miki Lee was born in Seoul Korea, she relocated to Los Angeles as a child. She receievd her BFA of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1994 and received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1997. Shortly after graduation she moved to New York City where she currently resides.

MIKI LEE
b. Seoul, Korea

EDUCATION:
1997 MFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1994 BFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2008
Miki Lee, Lyons Wier Ortt Gallery, New York, NY

2006
Miki Lee, Lyons Wier Ortt Contemporary Art, New York, NY

2005
Miki Lee, San Antonio Colege, San aNtonio, TX

2004
Miki Lee, Davidson galleries, Seattle, WA
Miki Lee, Lyons Wier Gallery, New York, NY

2002
Miki Lee, Lyons Wier Gallery, New York, NY

2000
Miki Lee, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL

1998
Miki Lee, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL



SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2007
New York Contemporary Artists, Hangaram Museum/Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
ABSTRACT…, Eleanor Cayre, Long Branch, NJ
Farewell 511, Lyons Wier Ortt Gallery, NY

2005
NY METRO, Clarion University, Clarion, PA

2004
Abstraction Pure & Impure, Fine Arts Center Galleries University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Miki Lee & Andrei Petrov (two person show), Joy Kant Fine Art, Newton, MA

2003
Strata, Davidson galleries, Seattle, WA
100 Years 100 Dreams, Space World – The Segye Times, New York, NY

2002
Chicago International Art Exposition, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL
Retro, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Gallery in Chicago, Chicago, IL (exhibition catalog)

2000
Chicago International Art Exposition, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL
Line, Markham-Murray Gallery, New York, NY

1999
Size Matters, Gale Gates et al., Brooklyn, NY
Women of Colors, Ellen Kim Murphy Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
Contemporary Abstraction, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL

1998
3rd Occasional Survey of Abstract Art in Chicago, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL (exhibition catalog)
Currents: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Exchange Exhibition, I Space Gallery, Chicago, IL;
Mackintosh Museum, Glasgow, Scotland (exhibition catalog)
Elegant Variations, College of DuPage, Gahlberg Gallery, McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn, IL (exhibition catalog)
Common Ground, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Abstraction, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL
Untitled Group Exhibition, Gallery 2, Chicago, IL

1997
Fresh (2 person), Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL
Coming Attractions, Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Chicago, IL
Abstract Confluence, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL

1996
Abstract: Chicago, 1996, Klein Art Works, Chicago, IL
Painterly Abstraction, Traveling Exhibition: Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL; Indiana University, Gary, IN
12th Annual JONES INVITATIONAL, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

1993
1st Annual Undergraduate Painting Competition, University of Illinois

1992
22nd Campus Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, University of Illinois
Two-Person Exhibition, Coalition Gallery, University of Illinois

HONORS AND AWARDS:

2000
The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Grant, New York

1999
The MacDowell Colony Fellowship
The Millay Colony Fellowship

1997
Edward L. Ryerson Fellowship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Nippon Steel U.S.A., Presidential Award, Chicago, IL

1996-7
SAIC Scholarship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

1996
Annual JONES INVITATIONAL Award

1995
Nippon Steel U.S.A., Presidential Award, Chicago, IL

1994
Outstanding Senior Award in Painting, University of Illinois

1993
Tuition Waiver Talent-based Competition Award, University of Illinois
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

1992
Tuition Waiver Talent-based Competition Award, University of Illinois
Member, Golden Key Honor Society

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY:

2006
Nicols, Mathew Guy. “Miki Lee,” Art in America, Dec.

2004
Norris, Doug. “viewing art in the abstract”, South County INDEPENDENT, Online, Thurs. Nov.11

2003
Kangus, Matthew. “Young stars and abstract stripes captives in new group shows,” The Seattle Times, Dec. 12.
“Strata,” Seattle Weekly, Dec. 17-23.
Wallach, Amei. “Driven to Abstration,” Art News, Nov.
Kuntz, Melissa. “Miki Lee,” Art in America, Jan.

2002
Johnson, Ken. “Miki Lee,” The New York Times, Sep. 27.
Naves, Mario “Good Vibes,” The New York Observer, Sep. 23.
Finch, Leah. “Retro,” New Art Examiner, July.
Artner, Alan G. “’Retro’ show has its virtues,” Chicago Tribune, Feb. 15.
Smallwood, Janna. “’Retro’ in fine art form,” The Northern Star, Feb. 14.

2000-1
Schwabsky, Barry. “Miki Lee,” New Art Examiner, Dec./Jan.

1999
Postiglione, Corey. “Elegant Variations,” Dialogue, Columbus, OH, Jan./Feb.

1998
Brunetti, John. “Miki Lee,” New Art Examiner, Dec.
Stein, Lisa. “Miki Lee,” Chicago Tribune, Oct. 15.
Abstracts and Brief Chronicles: The Works of Michael Hopkins, Miki Lee and Beth Reisman.
Exhibition Catalog. Chicago: Gahlberg Gallery, McAninch Arts Center, Interview by David W. McCracken.
New American Paintings, Book XVII, Vol. 3, No. 5. The Open Studios Press.
Wellesley, MA. July-Aug., pp. 62, 63 and 121.
Common Ground, Korean Central Daily, Los Angeles, May 20.

1997
Ferrara, Annette, “Miki Lee, Sam Nichols,” New Art Examiner, Nov.
Buchholz, Barbara B. “Soft Geometry, Rubber Structures,” Chicago Tribune, Aug. 29.
Camper, Fred. “Natural Power,” Chicago READER, Aug. 22.
Stein, Lisa. “Miki Lee, Sam Nichols: Fresh,” New City, Chicago, Aug. 14.

1996
Buchholz, Barbara B. “Sense of Reality,” Chicago Tribune, Dec. 20.
Cavallero, Janet. “Painterly Abstraction,” New Art Examiner, Oct.

SELECTED COLLECTIONS:

Heller Financial, Chicago, IL
Winston & Strawn, Washington, DC
University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Ruth Horwich, Chicago, IL