1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece, was it created solely for this release or was there an original piece created?
So Youn Lee: This piece was created as a 48×72 inch commission. It’s slightly taller than me.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had? If so how did t fit into that given grouping?
So Youn Lee: Between the Stars is about a moment of happiness and expectations, when we accomplish something and expect the next thing will be better and greater. This piece is filled with hope and expectation.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create this piece with?
So Youn Lee: It was painted with Acrylic on canvas.
1xRun: When was the piece created and how long did it take to complete?
So Youn Lee: This piece took me about a month back October through November of 2014.
1xRun: Tell us a bit about your process and how the idea and execution came about for this piece?
So Youn Lee: I have different approaches for painting and drawing. For painting, I start from a feeling or mixture of emotions of/about something, and create a composition after that. I feel like the image is already exists on the paper, so I let a mark on the paper lead the mark after. When the initial sketch is ready, I transfer the image to the painting surface. Though I have a sketch of my painting, I try to keep it as simple as I can so that I could work more intuitively. Sometimes I start to paint without drawing. It gives me more of a chance to reveal something unexpected.
1xRun: What do you feel is unique about this piece?
So Youn Lee: I started this painting directly with brushes without any sketches since the feeling was really strong. I also used acrylic, since I could work faster with the medium. I think this is the most fresh feeling piece among my paintings.
1xRun: Describe the piece in one gut reaction word.
So Youn Lee: Wooooo
1xRun: Where else can people find you?
So Youn Lee: Website – Instagram@soyounlee – Facebook – Tumblr
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