SADIE LEE
MA Graphic Design, LCC
In the Shadow of Progress, 2024
Risograph Prints
Drawing inspiration from the intricate nature of gentrification and urban rejuvenation, this artwork delves into the profound layers of frustration and resilience experienced by individuals facing redevelopment. Building on distinctive paintings that often explore unstableness and resilience within spaces often characterised by decay and desolation, these pieces incorporate graphic elements depicting the ongoing gentrification process in London’s Southwark area.
Central to the compositions are motifs of dilapidated spaces, abandoned furniture, and marginalized communities, which serve as visual metaphors for the profound attachment and resilience embedded within them despite the challenges they face.
Artist Bio
Sadie Lee’s artistic practice often delves into the exploration of elasticity and resilience within decaying spaces, crafting surreal scenes. She incorporates graphic elements atop her distinctive paintings and illustrations, experimenting with printing techniques. Recently, she has delved into the intricate layers of gentrification in London.