Paul Lee is a British-born, New York-based artist known for his multifaceted practice encompassing painting, sculpture, and collage. Educated at the Winchester School of Art and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London, Lee’s work is characterized by his inventive use of unconventional materials and a deeply textural aesthetic. He transforms everyday objects—such as light bulbs, beer cans, sponges, and towels—into works of art that explore themes of memory, the body, and domesticity.

A key element of Lee’s practice is his ability to imbue these ordinary materials with a sense of quiet grace and formal sophistication. His collages, often made with repurposed sandpaper, foreground the raw, abrasive qualities of the medium while simultaneously creating delicate compositions of color and form. Through his process, Lee explores the tension between surface and depth, abstract form and recognizable material, challenging traditional notions of painting and sculpture.

Lee’s work has been the subject of numerous solo and two-person exhibitions at prominent galleries worldwide, including Karma (New York), Modern Art (London), and David Shelton Gallery (Houston). His contributions to contemporary art are further evidenced by his inclusion in significant group exhibitions and esteemed public collections, such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walker Art Center, the Morgan Library & Museum, and the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas.