Jimmy Lee 李展翹 (b.1993) is an emerging visual art practitioner, researcher, and photographer. He received his formal art education in the UK, earning a PhD from the University of the Arts London and an MFA (with distinction) from the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham. His mentors included renowned figures such as Anna Fox, Karen Knorr, and Sunil Gupta. Under Fox's supervision, his PhD research delved into the visual representation of trauma and violence, exploring contemporary photographic debates on late photography and refamiliarization.
Lee's artistic practices have been exhibited globally, featuring solo exhibitions in the UK, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. His work has also been included in numerous group exhibitions, notably at Galerie Meyer (France), Kiang Malingue (Hong Kong), and The Lightbox (UK). In addition to his artistic practice, Lee has a keen interest in curating. He recently curated an image-based exhibition at POINTSMAN (Hong Kong), challenging conventional perceptions of the end of civilization.
Lee's current research focuses on the rapid development of technology and its intersection with imagery. He investigates the ontological meaning of images and their resonance with artificial intelligence, a field also known as promptography. He is dedicated to education and teaches at various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, imparting his knowledge to the younger generation.
Education
PhD
University of the Arts London, UK
MFA Photography (Distinction)
University for the Creative Arts (Farnham) , UK
Achievement
The Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 164 (2022)
Shortlist
OD Photo Prize (2021)
Judge’s Pick
DANIEL BLAU – 3 UNDER 30 Competition (2021)
Winner
Cortona On The Move New Visions (2020)
Finalist
2019 De Pietri Artphilein Foundation Photobook Project Contest (2020)
Shortlist
Fujifilm Young Talent Award (2019)
Finalist
Eizo Award (2019)
Winner
Loupe Another Graduate Show (2019)
HIGHLY COMMENDED PHOTOGRAPHERS
World Press Photo Joop Swart Masterclass (2019)
Nominee
THE W. EUGENE SMITH GRANT FOR STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS (2018)
Finalist
The SOPA (The Society of Publishers in Asia) Awards (2016)
Excellence in Feature Photography (Group C) Award for Excellence
Solo Exhibition
era
4 Jul – 5 Aug 2023
Venue: James Hockey Gallery, Farnham, UK
Negative
9 Feb – 12 Feb 2023
Venue: Willemsplein 85, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherland
Another day in Paradise
16 Oct – 14 Nov 2021
Venue: 1a space, No.122 To Kwan Wan Road, HK
Hello Stranger
30 Mar – 14 May 2021
Venue: Zandra Rhodes Gallery, Rochester, UK
Group Exhibition
Raising The Roof
21 Oct 2023 – 7 Jan 20224
Venue: The Lightbox, Woking, UK
𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 : opening show
6 Nov – 27 Nov 2022
Venue: Area, 158 Wai Yip St., Kwun Tong, HK
Oh, the Importance of Play!
27 Aug – 10 Sep 2022
Venue: Kiang Malingue, 12 & 13/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25, Hing Wo St, Aberdeen, HK
OD Photo Prize 2021
2 Dec – 7 Dec 2021
Venue: The Old Brick Factory, 51-53 Southwark St, London, SE1 1RU, UK
3 under 30 (presented by Daniel Blau)
4 Nov – 20 Nov 2021
Venue: Galerie Meyer, 17, rue des Beaux-Arts, 75006 Paris, FR
4 views on 1 view: anothermountainman x patrick lee / lau ching-ping / sharon lee / jimmy lee/
14 Aug – 12 Sep 2021
Venue: Lumenvisum, HK
Hong Kong Spot light by Art Basel
26 Nov – 30 Nov 2020
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HK
Participatory Public Lab : To Kwa Wan Community dining room
8 May - 31 May 2020
Venue: 1a space, HK
Light Works
13 Feb - 14 Mar 2019
Venue: Foyer Gallery, University for the Creative Arts Farnham, UK
Flora: Art at the Station
6 Jan - 6 Jun 2018
Venue: Woking Station, Woking, UK
UCA Farnham: Photography Show
6 Jan 2018 – 28 Jan 2018
Venue: The Art Fund Prize Gallery, The lightbox, Woking, UK
Photo Matters: Book And Print Festival
14 May 2016 – 29 May 2016
Venue: Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Baptist University, HK
Moments: Images from the Umbrella Movement
17 May 2015 – 31 May 2015
Venue: L3 Common Spaces, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre Hong Kong, HK
Curatorial work
Opaque Shattering, Truth Awakens
4 – 28 May 2024
Venue: POINTSMAN, HK
Publication
Beyond the current practice
Book Size：W260mm x H320mm
ISBN：978-988-13632-9-9
Pages: 12 pages + 2 pages (grey board)
Printing：Color
Edition: 1st Edition, Feb. 2017 – 400 copies
Language: Chinese, English
Publisher: brownie publishing ltd.