Aimee Lee | Hanji Artist, Author, Maker

I make paper and transform it as an artist and writer to support hanji—Korean paper.

Curvy Duck (2015). Corded And Twined Hanji, Dahlia Dye. 3.75” High, 4” Long. Private Collection.

Paired Gourds (2014). Persimmon Dye On Hanji. 7" High, 6" Wide; 6.5" High, 3.5" Base Diameter.

Noble (2017). Natural Dye On Handmade Papers Including Hanji, Thread. 16 X 18". Private Collection.

Pastorale (2008). Handmade Cattail Paper, Thread, Knitted Ramie Thread, 17" X 10". Private Collection.

Chapter Sixteen (2009). Spun And Knit Hanji, Pen On Indigo-dyed Handmade Cotton/hemp/cattail Paper. 4.75 X 4 X 2". U Of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Weight Of The Moment (2016). Inkjet And Calligraphy Ink On Handmade Mulberry Paper, Paper Thread, Miscanthus. 12 X 8 X 1.5"

Performance: Drawing Comics About Guests As Gifts On Loose Bricks

Exhibitions

Ducks and Dresses: Hanji Artwork by Aimee Lee
Dec 1, 2017 - Jan 2018 (reception Dec 1, 6-9pm)
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

Recent Press

Morning Wave in Busan, The Interview, 9/22/17

Great Big Story, "One Artist’s Audacious Pursuit of Traditional Korean Hanji," 8/2/17

Soh, June, "Artist Carries on the Ancient Tradition of Handmade Korean Paper," 5/17/17

Interview on Oliver + S, 3/7/17

For updates, visit my blog.

Teaching

Hanji Presentation
October 27, 2017 at 9am
GBW Standards of Excellence Seminar
Tacoma, WA

Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture
Nov 7, 2017 at 7pm
Bobbitt Auditorium, Albion College
Albion, MI

Make Hanji
Dec 2, 2017 (10am - 4pm)
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

Paper Fusion
Dec 3, 2017 (12pm - 5pm)
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

Buy my work

Vamp & Tramp—Artists’ books
Still Point Gallery—Paper dusters and hanji ducks
Steph Rue—Hanji ducks
Other sales and inquiries—contact [at] aimeelee.net

Exhibitions

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