Walrus TV: David Choong Lee

by | Dec 15, 2009 | ART

Korean-born artist David Choong Lee’s intricate paintings and collages are built layer upon elaborate layer. Merging photorealistic elements with simplified shapes and patterns in a way he describes as “visual DJ-ing,” his paintings draw from both classical styles and street art.

Korean-born artist David Choong Lee’s intricate paintings and collages are built layer upon elaborate layer. Merging photorealistic elements with simplified shapes and patterns in a way he describes as “visual DJ-ing,” his paintings draw from both classical styles and street art.

Now based out of San Francisco, David Choong Lee’s artwork has appeared in galleries throughout California, as well as in New York, Portland, Canada, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Watch the interview, available for the first time to the public for free, on Walrus TV. Film by Alexander Tarrant & Shaun Roberts – via imflashy.com

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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