Kym Lee

About the artist

Kym Lee is a Melbourne-based Visual Artist & Designer with a degree in Bachelor of Art, (Fine Art) & (Digital Design). She has exhibited her work both locally and internationally, gaining international recognition including galleries like Boomer Gallery in London, UK, winning accolades, such as ‘Best in Show’ at Fusion Gallery in 2023, 2nd place in the Commonwealth Artist Prize and honourable mentions at Boomer Gallery in Victoria Australia in 2023. Recently gaining media coverage featuring two of her paintings in Art Edit Magazine, sold extensively across Australia & New Zealand 

Driven by a profound love for animals and a belief in kindness and empathy towards all living beings, Kym’s art takes various forms, such as painting, sculpture, illustration, and digital art. Drawing inspiration from personal and collective memories, and the beauty around us, 

Kym’s fascination with anthropomorphizing animals, both living and non-living things, centers on capturing the emotions and intelligence found in everyday moments of life, while also exploring a future shaped by the rapid changes and challenges of a fast-developing world.

Previously a successful airbrushing artist, Kym later worked in roles that limited her creative freedom. She eventually made the decision to follow her dream, completing her university degree to pursue her true passion in art & digital design. Her mission is to inspire compassion and respect for all living beings.

Artwork Themes & Subject Matter

“A moment unfolds, inviting contemplation and wonder amidst a tapestry of diversity. It reminds us that intelligence and connections are inherent in all living things. As the park resonates with the sound of heartbeats, it beckons us to embrace and explore our differences, revealing the essence of uniqueness and beauty.”​

Kym Lee’s body of work weaves together narratives that encompass contemplation, interconnectedness, fragility, and the pursuit of knowledge.  My vision transcends the canvas to embrace profound philosophical and surreal themes, resonating with the beauty that surrounds us while inviting viewers to delve into the depths of the human experience. 

Exploring the emotional intelligence and remarkable talents of animals, using their forms to reflect human emotions and circumstances. Kym is particularly drawn to the unique abilities of animals that transcend what technology or artificial intelligence could ever replicate. Her art invites viewers to reflect on the beauty, fragility, and emotional depth of life, celebrating the extraordinary qualities of animals that remain unmatched by human innovation.

Press

Kym Lee’s paintings have been published in notable magazines including, Art Edit Magazine and Staff Pics.

CV

Education

2023

Bachelor of Arts Fine Art & Digital Experience & Interaction Design
Curtin University – Perth Australia

Awards

2024

Finalists – Art Collide, Order & Chaos

Merit Award – Art & Colour 365

2nd Place – National Capital Art Prize in Victoria

Honourable Mention – ArtRoom Exhibition​​

Best in Show – Fusion Art Show, Santa Fe, united States

Selected Group Exhibitions

2025

Nine Lives, Off The Kerb Gallery, Collingwood

Meowtopia, Petic Gallery, St. Louis, United States

Winter Days, Off The Kerb Gallery, Collingwood

Creative Freedom, Off The Kerb Gallery

See also

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Nicole Sánchez Ilzenhöfer

2024

Moonee Valley Art Show, Brunswick Street Gallery

Kilmore Art Show

Viva la Vida

2023

One Night Stand, Mesopotamia Art ​Space at Fly Little Bird Gallery​, Victoria Australia

ArtRoom Exhibition, Victoria Australia

Fusion Art Show, Sante Fe, United States

Mountview Art Show, Melbourne​, Australia

2022

Boomer Gallery London, United Kingdom

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