Lee.K is a South Korean contemporary artist whose practice is deeply rooted in graphite, using the material to explore human silence, solitude, and emotional depth. His work examines the invisible spaces between thought and expression, capturing the quiet truths that often exist beyond language. Through his notable series — “Denial of Language” and “Infinite Struggle” — he reveals the inner conflicts, desires, and psychological tension that shape the human experience.
Working primarily with large-scale canvases, graphite, charcoal, oil, and experimental mixed media, Lee.K creates surfaces charged with subtle vibration. The contrast between darkness and light becomes a metaphor for the duality we carry within: clarity and confusion, strength and vulnerability, presence and absence. His restrained, monochromatic palette allows emotion to emerge with even greater intensity, emphasizing raw honesty over embellishment.
Believing that sincere emotions hold timeless power, Lee.K aims to create work that resonates across generations and cultures. His paintings invite viewers into a contemplative encounter — a space where silence becomes expressive, and unspoken feelings find their form.