Eunnuri Lee is an interdisciplinary research artist born in South Korea and currently based in San Francisco, CA. Her early years were shaped by the loss of her birth parents in the Korean Air flight 801 crash in Guam. Adopted into America, Eunnuri has developed a unique art practice, exploring the complexities of identity and interweaving her Korean heritage with her American upbringing.
Eunnuri's educational journey includes BFA from California Institute of the Arts. She has also participated in notable residencies and workshops, such as the Little Tokyo Art’s Complex in Los Angeles.
Her practice involves a blend of painting, collage, sculpture, and theory, focusing on themes such as Asian-American hybridity, neurodiversity, and cultural diaspora. Eunnuri’s work is deeply influenced by abstract expression, personal narrative, and social activism, often investigating the effects of media, race, and intersectionality.
Eunnuri’s work has been exhibited in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion in Cork, Ireland and she currently has a solo exhibition at Strike Slip Gallery in San Francisco.
Embracing her neurodiversity and LGBTQIA identity, Eunnuri transforms her art into a sanctuary, conveying emotions and experiences often overlooked by society. Through her creative process, she aims to comfort those struggling to find their place in the world, encouraging them to embrace their unique narratives and celebrate diversity.