A macro image of a sculpture by Hui Chi Lee.

Hui Chi Lee

Sculptor / Illustrator

Boone, North Carolina

"The ideology of the series, Lián 連 and Liàn 鏈 begins with a pair of Chinese homophones “Lián 連 and Liàn 鏈” that, depending on the context, mean either “to connect” or “to enchain."

"On one hand, the works portray the tensions and dynamics within human relationships; on the other, they explore how these same forces may constrict or enchain humans when negative forces come into play. While these works are in part a meditation on Taiwanese cultural traditions, they can be applied broadly to human experience itself.

People are by nature social beings. People need other people to survive, and as such they tend to perpetually seek social interactions. However, human relationships are inherently complex and multi-faceted.”

Hui Chi Lee

One of Hui Chi's large scale illustrations.
Detail of one of Hui Chi's large-scale illustrations.
A macro image of braided hair from one of Hui Chi's sculptures.
Braided hair detail from Community Engagement: Zen Garden.
Hui Chi's large sculpture standing in a gallery space.
Community Engagement: Zen Garden.
Hui Chi drawing in her studio.
Hui Chi drawing in her studio.

For more, please visit Hui Chi Lee's website .