Korean-American artist Taylor Lee has unveiled a new series of ceramic sculptures made in collaboration with Avant Arte. Having recently featured in Hypeart’s Love Letters to LA charity exhibition, Lee has unveiled two new characters as part of her ongoing Strong Women series, as well as a new figure, dubbed Tubie — which as the name implies — depicts a woman laying in a water float.
While perhaps best known for recreating some of her favorite Japanese pop cultural characters, think Gundam and Godzilla, Lee has created her own distinct vernacular, where she exaggerates the female form to dismantle social stereotypes, while jovially highlighting “female strength and resilience, showcasing the power of overcoming challenges,” according to the artist. Her latest sculptures are finished through a meticulous Raku firing process that renders each artwork unique.
Beach Ball Strong Woman and Happy Face Strong Woman are both one-of-one editions, while Tubie Series was created in multiple variations. All of the sculptures will release on Monday, November 13 for $1,290 USD, $1,398 USD, and $968 USD, respectively.
Elsewhere, we spoke with Urs Fischer about his nebulous artistic practice.
