Lee Lee Nam, born in 1969 in Damyang, South Korea, is a leading figure in media art, known for blending classical masterpieces with digital animation to create entirely new visual experiences. Originally trained as a sculptor, he earned his BFA from Chosun University in 1995 and later completed a Ph.D. in Fine Arts at Yonsei University, where he focused on the intersection of art and technology. Lee’s signature approach involves reimagining traditional works, both Eastern and Western, by infusing them with subtle, often poetic movement. His videos bring still images to life, prompting viewers to reconsider familiar visuals through the lens of time, memory, and transformation.

Over the course of his career, Lee has exhibited in more than 800 shows around the world, including at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Venice Biennale, and Korea’s National Museum of Contemporary Art. His work often bridges past and present, as seen in standout pieces like Parkyeon Waterfall and Cartoon Folding Screen. In 2016, he became the first Korean artist to showcase a virtual reality artwork using Google’s Tilt Brush at the Busan Biennale. His art is held in major public and private collections, including the United Nations headquarters in New York and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, solidifying his reputation as a boundary-breaking artist who continues to reshape how we engage with cultural heritage.