Juror's statement

Kakyoung Lee’s animations (or “moving images,” as the artist calls them) are based on her own experiences and are often focused on the repetitive nature of her own life and surroundings. We appreciated the quiet, meditative aspect of these videos and the combination of hand-drawn animations with local sound. The tender, human quality of these visions of everyday life is arresting and evident across a coherent body of work. It is particularly interesting to see how an artist who considers herself to have two home countries—South Korea and the United States—perceives her environment. We look forward to watching the continuing evolution of Lee’s art.

Jurors

Carol Eliel
Curator, Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Leah Ollman
Art Critic, Los Angeles Times

Bennett Simpson
Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art

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