Korean artist JeeYoung Lee transformed a small studio into a living art space.
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Fantasy meets reality
South Korean artist Jee Young Lee has turned her small studio into stunning works of art. In this beautiful nature-inspired work, "Sweet appetite," there’s color in abundance.
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Reaching for the star
This precarious pose – a ladder surrounded by paper cups and glass marbles – represents the idea of going after your dreams.
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Resurrection
This piece, “Resurrection,” includes a lotus flower, a common theme in Buddhist theology.
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Childhood
Classic symbols like a rocking horse and pinwheels represent the sweetness and joy of childhood.
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Birthday
This one was Lee’s birthday present to herself.
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Broken heart
Here, Lee used broken eggs to symbolize her own broken heart.
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Black birds
This is eerily reminiscent of the iconic Hitchcock film “The Birds.”
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Food chain
In this piece, Lee expressed herself with painted sticks that looked like wires and revealed her belly to show she’s part of the process.
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Flu
When Lee wasn’t feeling well, she turned it into a work of art called “Flu.”
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Monsoon season
The boat theme is back again, but this time Lee is trying to escape from a monsoon.
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Gamer
What could be more fun than a life-size Lego set to play with?
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I'll be back
Based on a popular Korean folktale, this work depicts a person who is pulled into a trap but never loses hope of getting out.
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Last supper
Eek! Don’t worry – those mice aren’t real. Neither is the cheese, unfortunately.
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Maiden voyage
In this piece, Lee created a little boat out of paper.
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My chemical romance
This piece was inspired by pipes and construction in Lee’s neighborhood – she felt like she was running an obstacle course when she went outside.
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Neverending race
Here, Lee makes herself not just part of the art but part of the game.
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Nightmare
What’s your worst nightmare? Here, Lee gives us a clue what hers might be.
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Nightscape
And here’s the flip side – a room that looks like one of Lee’s dreams.
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Treasure hunt
The artist reminds herself that you should never stop searching.
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Oversleeping
In this piece, the artist warns of what could happen if you oversleep.
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Panic room
This funhouse-style interior is dubbed "Panic Room," but the wild space could also be seen as playful.
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This is not enough
Lee, who has been said to disappear into her work, took that concept and made it into a design.
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Toxic boy
Layers of paint make the studio seem as if it is made of wood.
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Raw
Lee takes herself out for a fancy dinner in this flower-inspired piece.
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The best cure
It seems that the cure is … candy.
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Little match girl
This creation, “The Little Match Girl,” was inspired by the famous Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name.
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Anxiety
Lee’s works sometimes represent abstract ideas or feelings. This one is “anxiety.” She gives the impression of anxiety through objects that appear to weigh a lot and tiny bubbles to represent thoughts.