Jina Lee is a South Korean-born sculptor who explores themes of identity, human emotions, and nature through her artwork. Her journey began in 1999 when she was accepted into the Kaywon School of Arts in South Korea, igniting a passion that led her to complete a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture at Kookmin University.
Jina often works with stone, blending traditional sculpting techniques with modern aesthetics. Her sculptures are noted for their fluid lines, organic forms, and deep connection to the natural world, reflecting both her cultural heritage and contemporary artistic vision. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, showcasing complex emotions and narratives through meticulous craftsmanship and an intricate understanding of form, material, and space.
In addition to stone, Jina has expanded her use of materials to include bronze, wood, and steel over the past 20 years. Her artistic approach emphasizes the theme of 'connection,' highlighting the interconnectedness of all things in the universe. Jina's process involves forming a deep relationship with each piece of stone, aiming to remind viewers of their bond with the Earth through her sculptures.
Jina is the director of STONE TO ART, Western Australia’s first stone sculpture symposium (www.waisss.com.au).
EDUCATION
2009 Master of Fine Art -Sculpture (Kookmin University / South Korea)
2007 Bachelor of Fine Art -Korean Traditional Sculpture (Korean National University of Cultural Heritage/ South Korea)
2003 Department of Sculpture (Kaywon School of Art / South Korea)
PUBLIC COLLECTION
2025 Bourke View Park Playspace (Cith of Swan, WA, Australia)
2025 Marbella Beachside (City of Stirling, WA, Australia)
2024-2027 Fremantle Police Complex (City of Fremantle. WA, Australia)
2024 Les LAPIDIALES (Port d'envaux, France)
2023 Jackkdar Reserve (City of Stirling, WA, Australia)
2023 Snowy Valley Sculpture Trail (Snowy Valley, NSW, Australia)
2022 Attadale Foreshore (City of Melville WA, Australia)
2021 Wellington Square (City of Perth, WA, Australia)
2019 Vergnacco Sculpture Park (Reana del Rojale, Province of Udine, Italy)
2019 Ritz Carlton Hotel (Perth, WA, Australia)
2017 Uniting Church (Perth, Australia)
2017 Korce Park (City Of Korca, Albania)
2017 Ern Sconce Rotary Park (City of Prospect, SA, Australia)
2017 Miyako Kindergarten (Fukuoka, Japan)
2016 Melville Civic Centre (City of Melville, WA, Australia)
2010 Ilsan We-City Blooming (City of Ilsan, South Korea)
2010 Ilsan GS xi (City of Ilsan, South Korea)
SYMPOSIUM/ EXHIBITION
2024 - 2015 Sculpture By the Sea (Cottesloe Beach WA, Australia), Decade club member
2022 STONE TO ART International Stone Sculpture Symposium (Attadale, WA, Australia)
2023, 2022, 2015 Sculpture By the Sea (Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia)
2019 22nd International Symposium of Stone Sculpture (Friuli Venezia, Italy)
2019, 2017, 2015 Sculpture at Bathers (Bathers Beach WA, Australia)
2019, 2017 Sculptors at Crystal Lake Sculpture Symposium (South Australia, Australia)
2018 The 5th Silk Road International Art Exhibition (Xian, Shaanxi Province, China)
2018 Te Kupenga Biennial International Sculpture Symposium (New Plymouth, New Zealand)
2017 8th International Sculpture Symposium Korça Park (Korca, Albania)
2017, 2014 Swell Sculpture Festival (Currumbin Beach QLD, Australia)
2016 The Five Continents International Sculpture Symposium(Kasai, Japan)
2015 Sculpture Survey (Gomboc Gallery Sculpture Park/ WA, Australia)
AWARD
2020 Sculpture by the sea Bondi- Helen Lempriere Scholarship
2018 Sculpture By The Sea Cottesloe- Rio Tinto WA Emerging Sculptor Mentorship
2017 Sculptors at Crystal Lake Symposium- People Choice Award
2015 Sculpture by the sea Bondi - Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Sculptor Mentorships
2014 Swell Sculpture Festival – Artist Peer Award
Director at STONE TO ART Stone Sculpture Symposium
www.waisss.com.au