Lindy Lee

Lindy Lee was born in 1954 in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her grandparents and parents emigrated to Australia from China’s Guangdong province, and this cultural heritage was to have a profound impact on her art. Lee initially studied to be a high school teacher, graduating from Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education in 1975. She later travelled to Europe where her encounters with art and museums inspired her to pursue a career as an artist. Lee studied fine arts at Chelsea College of Arts in London (1980) and later at Sydney College of the Arts (1984). She now lives and works in the Byron Bay hinterland in New South Wales.

Consistent influences on Lee’s practice include Taoism and Zen Buddhism. A practising Buddhist since the early 1990s, Lee says that ‘Zen practice directs me to something fundamental about being, which is that we are constantly in flux and change’. This sense of transition, malleability and impermanence is reflected in her contemporary work, in which delicate perforations are singed into metal and paper. Her spirituality also informs her recent work in sculpture in which free-formed bronze fragments are arranged into harmonious compositions.

A free audio tour and guided meditation complements the exhibition.

The easy-to-use audio tour is accessible on your own device. Bring your headphones and be your own guide.

In this audio tour, follow a guided meditation led by Lindy Lee, listen as the artist explores infinity and inclusiveness, and the deep connections between First Nations and ancient Chinese spirituality. Through reflections of the surrounding world and a profound sense of belonging, Lindy Lee invites viewers to experience an intimate connection with the cosmos and the interconnectedness of all life.