Collection: Steven Young Lee

Steven Young Lee earned his BFA and MFA in ceramics from Alfred University (NY). Lee draws on his experience of growing up as a second generation Korean American to inform his work. He explores the themes of place and belonging to reflect on his identity and, “the imperfect relationship regarding dualities of cultural association.” Lee was the Director of the Archie Bray Foundation (Helena, MT) for 16 years where he maintained an active studio practice along with orchestrating an organization devoted to excellence in ceramics. Lee has lectured extensively in North America and Asia and is inspired by the dichotomy of the metropolitan and rural communities he has worked in. His intentionally deconstructing vessels aim to challenge traditional craft protocols and question classical notions of beauty and perfection.