Seoul, b. 1967

Lee Kwang Ho is a representative figure in realism paintings. He takes daily subject matters and takes the reproduction of their forms into a unique language of his own. Although realism seems like quite a laborious task and sometimes compulsive as well, through the pictorial depiction of Lee Kwang Ho, we see the reconstructed reality fabricated by his intentions. Subjects that are expressed both vigorously and dramatically expose the desires of their subconscious, and also stimulates the tactility of those that behold them. In his wetland series, he experiments with techniques like scratching and tapping on the canvas. Upon closer inspection, the depicted subjects dissolve, leaving behind a layer of paint with precise brushstrokes and meticulous knife work, which emphasizes the exploration of the fundamental question of painting - the act of painting itself. Lee has held solo exhibitions in various venues, including Johyun Gallery, Busan; Kukje Gallery, Seoul; and Chang dong Studio Gallery, Seoul; and has participated in group exhibitions at Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul; Busan Museum of Art, Busan; Gana Art Center, Seoul; and Saatchi Gallery, London. His works are included in prestigious collections such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul; the Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul; the Gyeonggi Museum of Art, Ansan and the Jeju Museum of Art.