Tim Hon Hung Lee

Tim Hon Hung Lee May 20 -3 0, 2011

Yo u w e re b o r n w i t h a l i g h t between your eyes, I was born to answer your sun

gallery nine5 is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Tim Hon Hung Lee Of Chinese descent, Tim Hon Hung Lee draws from the stories and memories of his family and ancestors, establishing a visual harmony between his Eastern heritage and Western upbringing. Executed in Chinese ink on rice paper, Lee’s drawings combine the philosophies, techniques and media from these two spheres of influence.

Bridging the chasm between his Asian ancestry and British childhood, the compositions and rhythms of classical Asian ar t are realized with a Western perspective and realist depiction of subjects. Lee explains, “as a result, my work operates as a series of projected nostalgias and exaggerated narratives that create a vivid sense of the past - a historical tale or a lyrical dream”.

The fragility of the rice paper and the intricacy of Lee’s drawings exude a refined delicacy. The ar tist’s technical vir tuosity and consummate draf tsmanship is evident in the painstaking detail of each work: flowers are depicted with breathtaking precision, butterflies display the most elaborate patterns on their wings, and one can discern each gossamer fine strand in the heads of his subjects’ hair.

Floral and natural imagery per vades the drawings. The central subject in each of the ar tist’s works is most of ten cloaked in masses of leaves, flowers and insect, referring to the primacy of natural imagery in classical Chinese ar t. The abundance of such imagery lends a tangible lyricism and sensuality to the pieces.

Tim Hon Hung Lee holds a Bachelor of Fine Ar ts degree (with Honors) from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has exhibited widely throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and Nor th America. His work is held in private collections in Berlin, London, Nottingham, Belgium, Amsterdam, France, South Korea, Singapore, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Beau Chinese ink on rice paper 14 3/4 x 15 in / 37.5 x 38 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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How heaven seemed too small for you, Nanjing Chinese ink and mixed media on rice paper 22 x 23 5/8 in / 56 x 60 cm

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You were born with a light between your eyes, I was born to answer your sun Chinese ink on rice paper 22 x 28 1/4 in / 56 x 72 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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Don’t dream it’s over Chinese ink on rice paper 19 x 19 1/4 in / 48.5 x 49 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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Gold mantra old ghost Chinese ink on rice paper 28 3/4 x 23 1/4 in / 73 x 59 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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Hopeless river and autumn leaves Chinese ink on rice paper 25 3/4 x 24 1/2 in / 65.4 x 62.2 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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The flower eater Chinese ink on rice paper 28 1/4 x 24 1/2 in / 67 x 62.1 cm

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Silk Chinese ink on rice paper 10 5/8 x 10 5/8 in / 27 x 27 cm

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Where the wild roses grow Chinese ink on rice paper 10 5/8 x 10 5/8 in / 27 x 27 cm

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In and out of love Chinese ink on rice paper 18 x 13 3/8 in / 45.5 x 34 cm (Measured from edge of rice paper)

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The eternal miseries of love Chinese ink on rice paper 18 x 18 in / 45 x 45 cm

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Diving shrine Chinese ink on rice paper 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in / 50 x 50 cm

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And if you see my teardrops in the ashes, that’s because I swore I’d always bring you flowers Chinese ink on rice paper 21 5/8 x 21 5/8 in / 55 x 55 cm

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