Jivan Lee is celebrated for his vibrant use of color, textured application of painting, and his thoughtful, introspective approach to his subjects. His new exhibition, “Arboreal,” with its focus on the tree itself as primary subject matter, is a logical extension of his landscape painting practice.
As an artist, Lee ponders the idea that trees, since time immemorial, have occupied a special place in the imagination of humankind and possess deep and sacred meanings in numerous religious and folk traditions. They symbolize the ubiquitous cyclicality of growth, death, and rebirth. Lee reminds the viewer in these paintings that our spirits soar when we walk into nature and encounter these living sculptures and, with their sublime beauty, how we literally walk into well-being.
Details at a Glance:
Jivan Lee: Arboreal
LewAllen Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico
On view through July 20, 2024
www.lewallengalleries.com
