Moka Lee, a Gen Z Korean artist, is gaining significant recognition for her unsettling portraits and still-lifes that draw from strangers' social media profiles. Her work represents a juxtaposition of meticulous classical techniques and the fast-paced, image-driven culture of today. Recently showcased at prominent art fairs such as Art Basel and Frieze, her auction debut was notably successful with her piece '+I'm Not Like Me' selling for HK$1.65m, highlighting her growing impact in contemporary art. Lee's upcoming exhibitions in London further emphasize her rising career, particularly her focus on portraiture that expresses deep emotion and narrative.
Moka Lee's art merges classical painting techniques with contemporary social media, exploring themes of voyeurism through portraits sourced from strangers' online accounts.
"As a painter, I always look for images I would like to paint. Social media has naturally been the most approachable, convenient... source," Lee explains.
Lee's auction debut saw her piece quadruple its estimate, selling for HK$1.65m, demonstrating her rising prominence in the contemporary art landscape.
"I usually have something to say or an emotion I would like to convey with a painting, and then I try to find images..." Lee articulates.
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