About
Peggy Lee was born in Seoul, Korea and has resided in the United States for a long period of time. Having been educated with a bachelors of fine arts from Korea, she studied art in the United States as well. As a full-time artist and art educator, her vision is multifaceted and cultural at the same time. Her level of creativity is outstanding with a strong work ethic. She often states that painting is very much habitual and a daily pattern. She makes art a part of her schedule but in actuality, it is her life. Her current work reflects the fact that society is slowly dissipating into a world of isolation. Our constant obsession with networking online is deterring us from the true values or morality we claim to hold true. Peggy's works can be seen as a huge cobweb in it's entirety, which ironically mirrors how technology works. It represents the need and re-evaluation for tradition, unity, and a love for humanity. Her art is a direct representation of creativity, depth, and complexity. Ultimately, her work continues to be inspired by the mutuality in people all over the world.
Human connection is about being of a selfless nature. Over the years, technological advances have surpassed our expectations, and has left both a positive and negative imprint on our lives. In the past, communication was necessary and vital. Today, slowly our ability to look at the world and issues in our relationships seem adversely affected. We, as a society are more isolated than ever. So, indirectly my paintings reflect the need for more unity, togetherness, and equilibrium. To return to a certain level of personable relationships and to have an understanding of what tradition truly means, is my main message. To reach out and use our naturally given senses to make a difference in humanity is also another idea. Ideally together, I wish that we can all gradually produce a small change and confront the concerns of today. My works can be seen as a huge cobweb in it's entirety, which ironically mirrors how technology works. It represents our obsession with networking, and the need to return back to morality, respect and a love for humanity. My wish is for the continuation of inspiration by the mutuality in people and for the reliance or comfort in another human being.
EDUCATION
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
- Hong Ik University, Seoul, Korea
SELECTED SOLO / ART FAIR EXHIBITIONS
2021 - The Other Art Fair, Global Virtual Edition
2019 - The Other Art Fair Presented by Saatchi Art, Los Angeles, CA
2018 - The Other Art Fair Presented by Saatchi Art, Los Angeles, CA
2016 - Ironic Healing, Lee N Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2006 - Love of Love, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2003 - East to West, L.A. Artist Colony, Los Angeles, CA
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 - Into Hope, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
-KAWAA Annual Exhibition, EK Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2022 - Embrace, The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA
2021 - Beyond the Time, Lee N Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2020 - Movements Seeking Balance, The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA
2019 - KAFem Female Artists Exhibition, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 - Spirituality Show, Chakra Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
- Abstract Contemporary Exhibition, Chakra Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
- Beverly Hills Art Show, Beverly Hills, CA
- CA101, Redondo Beach, CA
- Southern California Established Women Artists' Show, EK Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2017- Beyond the Lines, MiXX Projects, Telluride, CO
- Spectrum Gestalt IV, bG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- It Takes a Village, CA 101 2017, Riviera Village Redondo Beach, CA
- Abstract II, Beyond the Lines Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- SansaArt.com Gallery
2016 - Creative Edge, Lark Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
- Front & Center CA 101 2016 Art Exhibition, Redondo Beach, CA
2015 - The Beverly Hills Art Show, Beverly Hills, CA
- First Online Art Competition, LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2014 - The Beverly Hills Art Show, Beverly Hills, CA
– Saatchi Online Gallery
– Open Exhibition, TAG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- Made in California, City of Brea Gallery Brea, CA
2013 - South Bay Focus, Torrance Art Museum Los Angeles, CA
2012 - The Unheard Voices, Park View Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2010 - The Path Untold, Wooyeon Gallery Daejeon, Korea
2008 - 2013 – KAASC, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA
2005 - Lotus Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2004 - Kolibri Art Gallery Palos Verdes, CA
- Beck Strand Gallery Palos Verdes, CA
- Bernhardt Furniture Gallery Los Angeles, CA
- Iccan Gallery Manhattan Beach, CA
2003 - Beck Strand Gallery Palos Verdes, CA
- Uffizi Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2002 - PV Art Center Palos Verdes, CA
1996 - Gallery IPKO New York, NY
1995 - Gallery Korea New York, NY
1994 - Jain Marunouch Gallery New York, NY
- Korean American Cultural Center NJ
1994, ‘93, ’92 - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA
1992 - Delaware Art Center Gallery Wilmington, DE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002 - Present – Founder and President of Vincent Art Institute La Habra, CA
AWARDS
2019 - The Best Modern and Contemporary Artist, Florence, Italy
2018 - CFA Artist of the Year Award and Grant, Finalist
2017 - Art Market Magazine Gold List, Best Contemporary Artist, Top Artists of Today
- International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci Award, Florence, Italy
2015 - LA Artcore First Online Art Competition Finalist
2014 - The Beverly Hills Art Show, 2nd Place (Painting)
2003 - PV Art Center All Media, Juried Exhibition, Circle Award
(Best in Show) Juror Joe Smoke (Director of the L.A. Cultural Department)
PUBLICATIONS
2020 - 100 Voices, 100 Artists, Saatchi Art Women's History Month Catalog, featured on cover page and article
- Saatchi Art Holiday Catalog, featured on cover page
2018 - Saatchi Art, Wedding Gifts Collection, Museum of the Day, Spotlight on Los Angeles, Art for the Modern Maximalist, Visions of Fall, Get the Look; Modern Bungalow, Color Story, New Abstract Paintings, Art For the Luxe Romantic, All Curated by Evangelyn Delacare
- Spring Refresh: Bright Pops of Color, Curated by Jessica McQueen
- Saatchi Art New This Week and Best of the Month (August & September)
2017 - Art International Contemporary Magazine, International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci, the Universal Artist, Florence, Italy
- Art Market Magazine Gold List, Top Contemporary Artists of Today
- Saatchi Art, Featured in 2017 Collection Inspired by Klimt, Curated by Jessica McQueen
- ArtMaze Magazine, Summer Issue #3
- SansaArt.com Featured Artist
- Saatchi Art, New This Week Collection featured artist January 16th and February 13
- Best of the Month Artist January and February, Curated by Rebecca Wilson
- Saatchi Art, Abstract Expressionism, Curated by Katherine Henning
2016 - Huffington Post
- Korea Daily News
- The Korea Times
- Saatchi Art, Featured in 2016 Staff Pick Collection
- Saatchi Art, Featured in 2016 Collection Inspired by Gustav Klimt, Curated by Jessica McQueen
- Saatchi Art, Featured in Art For Your Office Lobby Collection, Curated by Evangelyn Delacare
- Saatchi Art, New This Week Collection featured artist,
Curated by Rebecca Wilson :
February 8th, March 14th, May 9th, October 24th
- Saatchi Art, Artist of the Day, April 8th
- Saatchi Art, Artist of the Week, Curated by Jessica McQueen
2015 - Freshpaint Magazine, Studio Visit Interview, October 2015
- LagunaArt.com featured artist
- Freshpaint Magazine Issue #9, London UK and USA
2014 - OC Register News
- Studio Visit Magazine, Juried Publication Vol. 27, 28 Juror Carl Belz, Director Emeritus, The Rose Art Museum
2013 - Studio Visit Magazine, Juried Publication Vol. 24 Juror Barbara O’Brien (Director of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art)
2008, 2006 - Korea Daily News
2006 - The Korea Times
1993 - Philadelphia Sunday
COMMISSIONS
2022 - Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
2019 - Architectural Interiors LLC
- Four Seasons Hotel, Macau
2006 - Dr. David A. Bray
2003 - School mural in Richmond Street School
2002 - School mural in Cornerstone Private School
- Awards plate design and painting for Annual Parakeet competition in
San Pedro, CA.
2001 - Awards plate design and painting for National Portuguese Band
Horse Show in Palos Verdes, CA
COLLECTIONS
England, Spain, Italy, China, Macau, South Africa, Korea, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Dubai, Czech Republic, and all throughout the United States of America.
REPRESENTED BY
- Saatchi Art
- Singulart
- Artfinder
- Artling
- Art Sleuth
- DAC Art Consulting
- ICanvas