Theresa Lee
After many years of painting in Abstract, Impressionistic and Realistic styles,Theresa Lee
has found her true genre in a body of Semi-Abstract images.
Born in Seoul, South Korea,Theresa studied at the National Teacher College, and after moving
to Canada, she enrolled at North Vancouver’s Capilano College, subsequently graduating from
Emily Carr College of Art & Design with a degree in Studio Art.
“I enjoy experimenting to find unique ways of expressing my inner feeling without
losing faith in the subject matter. Playing light & shadow with spontaneity,
and splitting shape and color into small segments, I create a sense of drama and
visual excitement.”
Theresa’s award-winning work has been featured in books and news articles and she
has been interviewed on the television show, Art Update. Painting full time from her studio on
the beautiful British Columbia Sunshine Coast, Theresa continues to exhibit internationally. Her
paintings hang in private collections throughout Canada and the US, and a complete selection of
her work can be seen on her personal website, www.theresaleestudio.com.
Galleries Representing Works
- Park Fine Art, The Galeria,
20 First Plaza NW, Suite 27;
Albuquerque, New Mexico
www.parkfineart.com - Pera Gallery, Vancouver, BC Canada
www.peraartgallery.com - Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, BC
www.artists.ca
Education & Memberships
- Federation of Canadian Artists, Active Status
- Member of International Artists Supported Group, US
- Member of Sunshine Arts Council
- Member Art Focus Group, Toronto, Ontario
- B.F.A. in Studio Arts, Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Vancouver , BC (1997)
- Diploma in Studio Art, Capilano College, North Vancouver, BC (1991)
- Graduated with Major in Art Education, Seoul National Teacher College, South Korea (1972)
Juried Shows
2002-2010 - Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, BC Selected for over 15 juried shows.
2004 - Arts Pacific, Delta Arts Council
2002, 1998 - BC Art Festival Image & Object
1996 - North Shore Art Festival, Artists's Choice
1994 - Annual Juried Show, Sunshine Coast Art Council
International Shows
2010 - International Tour Show, Gallery Edel, Japan; June 9th
2010 - Provincial Museum of Kyungam & Art Gallery of Chang Won, University South Korea;
June 19
2009 - International Show, Park Fine Art, US & Kyong In Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2009, 2007 - Florence Biennial, Florence, Italy; invited twice
2008 - International Artists Supported Group Show, Museum of Contemporary Art, Washington, DC
2008 - Art Crawl, Contemporary Art Center, New Mexico, US
2006 - International Trade Show, Hanna Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2004 - Gallery "Na",
Seoul, South Korea
Solo Shows
2010 - "Fall In Love With Forest", Pera Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2008 - "Woods, Water & We", Park Fine Art, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
1997 - "Difficult Harmony", Sunshine Coast Art Council,Sechelt, BC Canada
Group Shows
Numerous Group Shows throughout Canada.
Exhibitions
2009 Florence Biennale, December 5-13, 2009, Fortezza da Basso, Firenze, Italia (Photos)
2008 "Art Focus 08", Mackay Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2008 IASG Member Show, Museum of Contemporary Art, Washington, DC
2008 Solo Show, "Wood, Water & We", Park Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2007 Florence Biennial, December 1 - 9, 2007, Fortezza da Basso, Firenze, Italia (Photos)
2006 Charity show, Children's Hospital Foundation, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, BC
2005 Abstraction, Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2005 Blossoms show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 Small Smallest Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 International Art Trade Show, Seoul, Korea
2004 Artist’s Choice Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 Altered States Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 Invitational Show, Sunshine Coast Art Center
2004 Original Print Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 Black & White Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2004 Artspacific, Delta Art Council
2003 Reality Better Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2003 Artspacific, Delta Art Council
2002 B.C Art Festival (Image & Object), Surrey Art Centre
2002 June Juried Show, Federation of Canadian Artists
2002 ArtsPacific, Delta Art Council
2001 International Art Trade Show, Seoul, Korea
1999 Summer Invitational Exhibition, Sunshine Coast Art Centre
1998 B.C. Art Festival (Image & Object), Prince George, BC
1997 Solo Exhibition “Difficult Harmony", Sunshine Coast Art Centre
1996 Summer Invitational Exhibition, Sunshine Coast Art Centre
1996 North Shore Art Festival “Visual Edge”
1994 Annual Juried Show - Sunshine Coast Art Centre
1994 Graduation Exhibition, Emily Carr Institute
1991 Graduation Exhibition, Capilano College
Awards, Publications, Media
- West Vancouver Art Council Award (1993)
- Northshore Art Festival, Artist's Choice Award (1996)
- Published Article in news paper “Coast Independent ” ( Oct13, 1997)
- Article in the Book “Sun Shine Sketch” by Terry Barker
- Article on news paper “Korean Daily ”
- TV Interview “Art Update” shows, Coast Cable hosted by Kathy Borango
Workshops
Led Workshop for Painting on Fabric at Teacher’s Conference “Satisfy The Sense”; Chatelege Secondary School, Sechelt (Oct 2000 )