Paul Art Lee
American (Born in Korea, Seoul 1962)
Lives & works in Buena Park, CA 90621
Education
Chugye University for the Arts, B.A
Chong Shin University in USA, M.Div. /Th.M./ D. Min.
Artist
Author
Holy One Presbyterian Church in America Pastor
Holy One Mission President
Art teacher of Arnion Art
Art Director and Curator of Arnion Art & AJL Art Gallery
BIO
Born in Seoul, Korea in 1962 and now residing in Buena Park, CA, Lee's multifaceted career spans the roles of an artist, author, pastor, mission president, and art teacher. His extensive education from Chugye University for the Arts and Chong Shin University in the USA adds depth to his diverse body of work.
Lee’s "Light of Life" is a personal exploration of freedom and peace, found in art and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Reflecting his dual roles as artist and pastor, his paintings depict the beauty of God's creation, often featuring elements of nature such as animals, fruits, flowers, and water droplets. His work interweaves factual representation with abstract elements, embodying the love and grace of God, with the aim of healing and restoring the viewer’s mind.
EXHIBITION
Solo Exhibition
2023 Light of Life. bG Gallery. CA. USA
2019 The Love Story of The Cross. Arena1 Gallery. CA. USA
2018 In God’s Love. Arena1 Gallery. CA. USA
2017 God is Love. Park View Gallery. CA. USA
2017 The Cross in Jesus Christ. Santa Monica Art Studio: Hangar Gallery. CA. USA
1995 Freedom in the Soul Fallen Asleep. ChunCheon Art Gallery. South Korea
1992 Breakaway from Freedom. Gallery Yehyang. South Korea
1991 Life from Freedom. Nau Gallery. South Korea
Invitational Exhibition
2023 Today and Tomorrow. AJL Art Gallery. CA. USA
2023 Past and Future. AJL Art Gallery. CA. USA
2023 Spectrum Gestalt. bG Gallery. CA. USA
2017 Jewelry Box of my Heart. Park View Gallery. CA. USA
2012 Cold Love. Park View Gallery. CA. USA
2010 Dream of Life. Andrew Shire Gallery, CA. USA
2009 Unknown. Bergamot Station: Sarah Lee Gallery. CA. USA
Group Exhibition
2023 2nd Contemporary Art in Realism. 3 Square Gallery. CO. USA
2023 2nd Salon at the Triton 2023. Triton Museum. CA. USA
2023 6th Color 2023. 3 Square Gallery. 2023. CO. USA
2019 Father and Son. George Billis Gallery. CA. USA
2017 The Fruit of the Light. Park View Gallery. CA. USA
2012 Christian Autumn Exhibition. Ever Art Gallery. CA. USA
2012 The King Has Come. Ever Art Gallery. CA. USA
2009 Emotion & Expression. Bergamot Station: Sarah Lee Gallery. CA. USA
2009 Association of Christian Artists. Modern Art Gallery. CA. USA
1995 Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. South Korea
1994 Exhibition of Korean Fine Art Association. Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. South Korea
1992 Groping for Form and Abstract. Gallery Yehyang. South Korea
1991 Some Messages 10 Artists Saw on an Autumn Day. Cheongnam Gallery. South Korea
1991 Unfolding Images. Gallery Doll. South Korea
1991 Infinite 190-1. Kwanhoon Gallery. South Korea
1991 The Gray Zone. Samjung Gallery. South Korea
1991 Expression. Kwanhoon Gallery. South Korea
1991 ’91 Proliferation of Consciousness. Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art. South Korea
1989 Four Generations. Baegak Gallery. South Korea
1989 Expression. Na Gallery. South Korea
1988 Four Generations. Sign Gallery in Busan. South Korea
1987 Four Generations. Dongduk Gallery & Kwanhoon Gallery. South Korea
1986 Four Generations. Arab Gallery. South Korea
1986 Exhibition of Independants. Nat’l Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. South Korea
1986 Expression. Gurimmadang Min. South Korea
1985 Blue Flag. Hangang Museum of Art. South Korea
1984 Exhibition of Two Artists. Seok Galler. South Korea
Awards & Achievements
2023 2nd Contemporary Art in Realism. 3 Square Gallery. Honorable Mention. CO. USA
2023 6th Color Exhibition, 3 Square Art, Honorable Mention.OC. USA
1991 2nd Misulsegye Grand Exhibition Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art, Winner. South Korea
1984 2nd Seoul International Art Festival Special Recognition. Sejong Center. South Korea
1984 13th Gusangjeon Contest Exhibit Arts Council Korea. Winner. South Korea
Miscellaneous
1986 Prelude to Freedom and Peace Performance at Ui-dong Valley. South Korea
1986 Winter Daeseong-ri 101 Artists Exhibition Installation Art at Daeseong-ri Field. South Korea
Publications
2017 God is Love. CA. USA
Art show & Fair
2023 Beverly Hill Art Show. CA. USA
2023 LA Art Show. LA Convention Center. CA. USA
