“Drawing with a knife” – that’s what Hong Kong artist Bovee Lee does with much skill and patience.
Instead of channeling her feelings about moving cross-country into nervousness or frustration, she created these intricate hand-cut paper rollercoasters. Talk about a good method of diversion…
“In these works, I also draw parallels between one’s romantic relationship and our relationship with nature. While seeking balance, eternity, stability, and harmony in both relationships, the journeys we take on are often complex, dramatic, changing, and lopsided (…) But there is also incredible beauty, energy, richness, and even whimsy in chaos and imperfections through the ups and downs, and trial and error.”
If you’re in Los Angeles, they will be on display at her new solo show Divertical, which opens at the Gavlak Gallery on January 9th. I am envious! Would love to see these details in person…
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