Born in White Plains, New York, Kyle Lee resides in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. His passion for creating art began at a young age, experimenting with various mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, and occasional voice acting. Today, he specializes in creating ceramic vessels, vases, cups, and tableware, which serve as canvases for his distinct hand painting and surface treatments.
Kyle Lee’s practice has included teaching over the years at Educational Alliance Art School in Manhattan and currently at GasworksNYC in Brooklyn. Kyle has studied ceramics in multiple studios throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY, and has exhibited in solo and group gallery exhibitions in New York City and abroad. His work can also be found in private collections throughout the United States as well as in London, France, and China.
Over his 20 years as a ceramicist, Kyle has developed his unique style of ceramic art, incorporating traditional shapes with a colorful and abstract sense of design and glaze application utilizing wax and vinyl resist color-blocking techniques. Aside from his artistic pursuits, Kyle is passionate about using his platform to give back to the community. He has partnered with various organizations to use his art to raise awareness and funds for important social issues.
Kyle is a founding member of BKLYN CLAY, a contributor to the Public Ceramics Non-Profit, and is newly seated on the Board of Directors for Studio Potter. He is currently partnered and creating work for West Elm and other retail and museum design shops.
Visit Kyle Scott Lee’s website and Instagram page.
Featured work
Selected works, 2022-2024
This section includes an essay by Susannah Israel
As an artist, I am constantly exploring and experimenting with different techniques to express my inner thoughts and emotions. Through my work, I strive to capture the complexities and beauty of the world around me, and invite the viewer to join me on a journey of self-discovery and contemplation.
My work is inspired by the artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Piet Mondrian. It aims to capture the abstract design as well as the simplicity of color, depth and the imperfection of traditionally shaped forms that exhibit both functional and sculptural aspects.
My creative process is driven by my curiosity and the desire to push the boundaries of traditional design, color layering and blocking. I am drawn to the unpredictability of abstract expressionism, the fluidity of bold colors and graffiti-like marks, and also the simplicity of geometric shapes and primary colors that add a sense of structure, and I often incorporate elements of it into my pieces. Through the use of vibrant colors, bold textures, and dynamic compositions, I aim to evoke a sense of raw emotion and energy in my work.
Nature, and its ever-changing forms, is a constant source of inspiration for me. I am fascinated by the intricate details and patterns found in the natural world, and strive to capture them in my art. By infusing my pieces with organic elements, I hope to create a sense of harmony between the human experience and the environment.
Ultimately, my goal as an artist is to create a visual language that speaks to the soul, ignites the imagination and a sensory experience with color. I want my art to evoke different emotions in each viewer, allowing them to connect with it in their own personal way. Through this connection, I hope to spark a dialogue and inspire others to see the beauty and complexity in their own surroundings.
