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   ART STATEMENT

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My work is rooted in vibrant, abstract paintings that invite reflection and inspire forward momentum. In my art, trees serve as symbols of quiet strength and resilience, their bare forms standing in contrast against colorful, abstract backgrounds. This interplay represents the passage of time, vulnerability, and the enduring spirit of nature.

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Through my Forest Series, I aim to capture the essence of nature’s cradle and its challenges. Each tree embodies a moment frozen in time—a testament to the resilience required to endure life's seasons. The fragmented, colorful backgrounds juxtapose the starkness of the trees, creating a visual dialogue between vitality and stillness, between movement and silence.

 

My paintings are not only about what is seen but also what is felt—a convergence of past and present, strength and fragility. I hope that when you engage with my work, you’re moved by the quiet yet powerful narratives woven into the colors and forms, and that this experience inspires you in your own journey.

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​​​BIOGRAPHY

​Lee Morrison has a primal need to paint. As a visual artist, Lee’s work centers around colorful, abstract paintings that invite reflection and inspire forward momentum. In her art, trees stand as symbols of quiet strength and resilience—their bare forms contrasting against vibrant, abstract backgrounds. This interplay signifies the passage of time, vulnerability, and the enduring spirit of nature. 

 

Lee lives and maintains her art studio in Sherwood, Oregon. Her work has been featured in dozens of exhibitions and juried shows all over America from coast to coast—including Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Springs, California, Seattle, Portland, and numerous communities near those cities. 

Through her Forest Series of abstract paintings, her aim is to capture the essence of nature's cradle and its challenges. Each tree in her artwork represents a moment frozen in time, a testament to the resilience required to weather life's seasons. The colorful, fragmented backgrounds contrast with the starkness of the trees, creating a visual dialogue between vitality and stillness, between movement and silence. 

 

Lee’s paintings are not just about what is seen, but also what is felt—a convergence of past and present, of strength and fragility. When people engage with her work, they often find themselves moved by the quiet, yet powerful narratives embedded within the myriad colors and forms she includes. 

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​​REGARDING MY FRACTAL FOREST COLLECTION

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​My work merges geometric forms with abstract and figurative painting styles, creating a distinctive visual language. In the Fractal Forest Collection, I use layered, fragmented effects to produce a glass-like, fractal quality. This technique reflects the idea that we all see life through different lenses, each shaped by our unique experiences.

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At the heart of my paintings is an homage to trees and nature, which cradle and challenge us both individually and collectively. When you view one of my pieces, I want you to experience the moment when different perspectives collide and coalesce—symbolizing how we each perceive the world through our own tinted lenses.

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Through this collection, I hope to evoke a sense of unity and convergence, where diverse viewpoints come together in a harmonious visual narrative. The Fractal Forest Collection is not just a series of paintings; it's an exploration of how we interpret and interact with the world around us.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

​​GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

​ 33 Contemporary Gallery. Palm Beach, Florida - Group Show ( Interplay ) August 8 - 31, 2024 

 Alberta Street Gallery. Portland, Oregon -Group Show  ( Making Paradise ) May 30 - June 25,  2024

 Artist Block Gallery. Dundee, Oregon - Represented since 2023

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SELECTED EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE

​​“ Bend Summer Festival 2024” Bend, Oregon - October 5-6, 2024 Jury Show

“Corvallis Fall Festival 2024” Corvallis, Oregon - Sept 28-29, 2024 Jury Show

“Salem Art Fair & Festival 2024” Salem, Oregon - Sept 13-15, 2024 Jury Show

“Kings Mountain Art Fair 2024”  Woodside, California - August 31- Sept 02, 2024 Jury Show

“Sunriver Art Fair 2024” Sunriver, Oregon - August 9-11, 20224 Jury Show

“Bellevue Downtown Arts Market 2024” Bellevue, Washington - July 26-28, 2024 Jury Show

“Bend Summer Festival 2024” Bend, Oregon -July 13-14, 2024 Jury Show

“Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2024” Lake Oswego, Oregon - June 21-23, 2024 Jury Show

“Palm Springs Art Festival 2024” Palm Springs, California - March 09-10, 2024 Jury Show

“La Quinta Art Celebration  2024” La Quinta, California - Feb 29-March 03, 2024 Jury Show

“Art by Design 2024” Seattle, Washington - Feb 09-10, 2024 Jury Show

“La Quinta Art Celebration Encore 2023” La Quinta, California - Nov 16-19, 2023 Jury Show

“Best of the Northwest Fall Show 2023” Seattle, Washington - Nov 10-11, 2023 Jury Show

“Bend Fall Festival 2023” Bend, Oregon - Sept 30-Oct 2, 2023  Awarded “ Best of Jury” Jury Show 

“Corvallis Fall Festival 2023” Corvallis, Oregon - Sept 23-24, 2023 Jury Show

“Sunriver Art Fair 2023” Sunriver, Oregon - August 11-13, 2023 Jury Show

“Bellevue Downtown Arts Market 2023” Bellevue, Washington - July 28-30, 2023 Jury Show

“Salem Art Fair & Festival 2023”  Salem, Oregon - July 21-23, 2023 Jury Show

“Gig Harbor, Summer Art Festival 2023” Gig harbor, Washington - July 15- 16, 2023  Jury Show

“Bend Summer Festival 2023”  Bend, Oregon - July 8-9, 2023 Jury Show

“Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2023”  Lake Oswego, Oregon - June 23-25, 2023 Jury Show

“ Artfest Spokane 2023” Spokane, Washington - June 2-4, 20203 Jury Show

“ Best of the Northwest ” A Northwest Art Alliance event  - Seattle, Washington — April 15-16, 2023  Jury show

“The 17th Annual Portland Sea food & Wine Festival”  Portland, Oregon - March 2023

“Robin Hood Festival”  Sherwood, Oregon — July 2022

“Art Walk”  Sherwood, Oregon — June 2022

“Disrupted”  — March 14 - April 30, 2022

An online exhibition at: www.sergiogomezcurates.net  in collaboration with WO foundation curated by Sergio Gomez.

 

ARTWORKS SOLD

​Private Collections: Oregon, California, Washington, Wisconsin, Ohio, Chile.

 

​​OTHER

​Honored to be participant of the Lunar Codex Project along with the exhibition Interplay Geometric Abstraction at 33 Contemporary Gallery. Deployment 2025, NASA Space X Falcon Heavy as part of the Codex Polaris mission.

​“The Ritz-Carlton Residences” Model Unit designed by Kevin Twitty Interiors - Portland, Oregon-October 2023- October 2024.

​“Artist Feature Interview”  — April 11, 2022  (Online written interview for Art NXT Level)

 

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