Jaeok Lee

Artist Bio Artist Work

In Jaeok Lee’s work, he taps into the essence of Korea's cultural past. He reconnects with tradition to revitalize it, bringing new life to his values and fostering a deeper cultural connection through the creative process. After a long period of sickness during which he went through cycles of illness and recovery, he held on to rituals, talismans, and beliefs to seek healing of the body, mind, and relationships. His work unites his journey towards healing, Korean heritage, and the exploration of human connections.

Education

B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Harvard Clay Studio, Boston, MA

Collections

Public: Delta Airlines
Private: Belgium, Germany, Canada, and the United States

Awards

2024

Best of Show, Member's Juried Show, Concord Center for Visual Arts, Concord, MA

2021

State of Clay, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, Lexington, MA

2018

Frances Roddy Competition, Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Concord, MA

2015

MetroWest Artist Award, Danforth Art Museum, Framingham, MA

Exhibitions

2025

Boston Sculptors Gallery Solo Exhibition, Boston, MA

2022, 2023, 2024

Boston Sculptors Gallery, Boston, MA

2020 – 2025

Viewpoints Gallery, Makawao, HI

2021, 2023

Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, Lexington, MA

2015 – 2019

Lanoue Gallery, Boston, MA

2015

Fountain Street Fine Arts, Framingham, MA
Old Frog Pond Sculpture Walk, Harvard, MA

2014

MCLA Gallery 51, North Adams, MA
Press Gallery, North Adams, MA

2013

Hess Gallery, Chestnut Hill, MA

2012

Walker Cunningham Gallery, Sudbury, MA