David Lee 李天文, 1944-

David Lee was born in Canton, China in 1944 and in 1946 moved with his family to Hong Kong, where he was raised. He began painting at age 4. He was educated in Hong Kong and attended Taiwan University, where he received a B.A. in Fine Arts. He also attended Kaoshung University in Taiwan and the Far East Academy of Art in Hong Kong. David Lee was the youngest winner ever of the prestigious Chinese National Painting Competition. After moving to Hawaii, where he initially worked for the Consulate General of the Republic of China in the Foreign Affairs Department, David Lee devoted himself to his artwork full-time. Beginning in January 2004 he has decided to move from Hawaii and travel the world seeking new inspirations for his art. While he travels he will continue to paint and his Maui Studio will be showing all of his newest works.



davis_lee_peaceful_cove (303K) Creator.Personal Name: 李天文, 1944-
Creator.Personal Name: David Lee, 1944-
Creator.Role: print-maker
Title: Peaceful Cove.
Description: framed colored lithograph with artist's signature and seal; edition no. 280/300.
Subject: Bays (Bodies of water)
Type: Lithographs.
Style.Period: Modern.
Technique: Prints.
Material.Medium: ink.
Material.Support: paper.
Measurements: 20 x 28.5 in.
Location.Current Repository: private collection, C. J. Campbell (Chicago, Ill.)
Rights: C. J. Campbell.
Record Type: work.
Signature & seal:
davis_lee_sigseal (120K)


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