Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.
Born: 1950, Pampa, Texas
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Recognition
A believer in the power of abstraction, Lee's irregular grids and monochrome colors have been exhibited in the MoMA, the Tate, Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.
Intent
These works embody a tension between the flat landscape of her childhood Texas and the verticality of NYC where she worked as an artist.
Composition
Postminimalist attention to material, process, and form.
Ceres Take
This female, contemporary artist has a distinct and powerful aesthetic.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Etching
Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....

