Sara Lee reimagines the innocence and wonder of childhood through a contemporary lens, transforming nostalgia into vivid painterly narratives. Her celebrated Wonderland series draws upon early memories of dolls, animation, and paper toys, merging them with her mature reflections on purity, healing, and the loss of tenderness in modern society. Utilizing a labor-intensive sgraffito technique—layering pigments and then meticulously scratching through the surface—Lee reveals the temporal traces embedded in each work, as if excavating memory itself. Her pastel and candy-colored palettes exude warmth and positivity, yet beneath their playfulness lies a profound emotional sensitivity. Framing her works in matching hues, she blurs the boundaries between painting and space, encouraging viewers to step into her imaginative realm. More than decorative, Lee’s characters—girls, bears, and fantastical creatures—embody psychological balance and comfort, offering a sanctuary of emotional rest. Collaborations with global brands such as ARCA and Adidas further attest to her cross-disciplinary reach, while her continued exhibitions in major Korean museums highlight her position as one of the leading contemporary female painters in Korea. Through her art, Sara Lee reminds us that healing often begins with the courage to remember what once made us feel pure.

Solo Exhibiton

2026 <A Girl From Wonderland> — RHO Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

2026 <Wonderland : Soft Winter> — Gallery NoW, Seoul, South Korea

2025 <Wonderland : Shine Pop> — Azulejo Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

2024 <What Happened in The Wonderland> — RHO Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

2023 <Cheeky Cheek> — L Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Group Exhibition

2026 <유산 : 이어받은 시간 展> — Gallery NoW, Seoul, South Korea

2024 <In Synchrony (동시-성, 同時性)> — 333Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

Fairs

2026 Kiaf Seoul — Galerie GAIA, Seoul, South Korea

2025 Art Taipei — Taipei, Taiwan

2024 Art Karlsruhe — Karlsruhe, Germany