BIOGRAPHY

Nathan Lee is an artist and art activist from Oklahoma. He is a founding member of Inclusion in Art and is best known for his efforts towards creating a more racially diverse art community in Oklahoma. Lee is also the co-producer of the groundbreaking film “TRANSCEND” which explores the lives and creative process of five Black artists living and working in Oklahoma. “TRANSCEND” is the first Oklahoma film to focus on the Black creative class in the state and the first to document artists from the Black Visual Arts Movement now being experienced in Oklahoma.

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Learn more about Nathan Lee and his artistic practice in an installment of 1515 Lincoln Gallery Conversations.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My current body of work is about the natural connection the human soul has to nature. I decided to convey this idea through my sculptures which appear to be going through a metamorphosis bridging the divide between individual consciousness and a deeper connection to its natural birthplace. It is difficult to tell whether or not the sculptures are becoming more human and aware or less aware and more instinct driven thus, more natural. This question is explored through my creative process which is completely intuitive. Interestingly enough, the forms speak to me until they are finished and then they fall silent. Once this happens, I know the work can go no further and the piece is done. In this way they speak to my inner person and guide me to completion and a creative resolution.

NATHAN LEE’S AVAILABLE ART

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