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JUNGMIN LEE
Dreams and Found Materials
Discovering the imaginative process behind Lee’s unique, tactile creations
Jungmin Lee’s art, inspired by childhood, dreams, and cultural herita- ge, blends personal and collective memory through mixed media, creating
intimate, miniature worlds that celebrate family, tradition, and the timeless warmth of nostalgia.
Jungmin Lee’s art transports us to a world rich with nostalgia, dreams, and the tactile warmth of memory. This talented South Korean artist and designer, a graduate with
and collective memory. Her piece Cabinet, a layered collage of stamps, stickers, and pages from her mother’s notebooks, power- fully bridges her own life and history with
a broader cultural experience. With each brushstroke and piece of found material, she crafts a miniature world where fragments
distinction from the ArtCenter College of Design, blends storytelling with a love for found and mixed media to create intricate, evocative pieces. Her works invite viewers into intimate moments of family gatherings, childhood explorations, and even dream- scapes—transforming everyday materials into portals to the past. Lee’s creativity is steeped in the heritage of her culture, tracing her roots through memories of her grandpar- ents’ home, traditional rituals, and cherished heirlooms, reimagined into vivid visual narratives.
of her heritage live on. It is through these meticulously crafted “miniatures” that Lee explores themes of belonging, identity,
and emotional resilience. In this exclusive interview, WOWwArt Magazine delves into the inspirations, creative process, and unique perspectives that make Jungmin Lee’s art both intensely personal and universally resonant.
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Throughout her work, Lee demonstrates a profound ability to weave together personal
Can you describe how your childhood experiences in South Korea influence your artistic themes and subjects?
D“rawing, painting and sculpting makes me re- member what I enjoyed, when I felt a strong emo- tion, which lets me slow down in my present life.”
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