About
Judy Lee learned composition when her dad gave her a Kodak 110 instant camera when she was in middle school. Despite being a struggling immigrant family, he encouraged her to take as many photos a she wanted and paid to have them developed. They would look through the photos together as her dad critiqued each, explaining composition. She finally picked up a DSLR when her first child arrived and transitioned to family portraits over 10 years ago, eventually moving to transformative portrait work with clients. In 2023, she closed her portrait studio after 5 years in business and shifted to the art world, which started with an invitation to submit her work to the Have You Eaten group exhibition. Visit Judy's Bio for more detailed information.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition, RAW: Redefining Beauty Beyond the Patriarchal Gaze, February 18-12, 2025. Shunpike Storefronts South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Artists of Color Expo, August 17, 2024, KEXP, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Unwoven: Threads of American Identity, July 5-26, 2024, The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA
Solo Exhibition, My Name Story, May 1-30, 2024. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Have You Eaten, February 1-29, 2024. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Meryenda, May 17-June 11, 2023. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Have You Eaten, January 8-February 27, 2023. Slip Gallery, Seattle, WA
Curatorial Experience
Group Exhibition, From the Margins, February 2-23, 2024, The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, My Name Story, May 1-31, 2024. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Grants
City of Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund, December 2024 for Guest Curator Program at The Fishbowl
Open 4Culture Heritage Grant, May 2024
Collective Power Fund Artist Development Grant, Warhol Foundation Regional Regifting Program by Northwest Film Forum, June 2023
Press
My Name Story Solo Exhibition on CGTN America
My Name Story Solo Exhibition on King5 New Day Northwest
From the Margins Curated Exhibition on King5 Northwest
“Nothing we accomplish in life is totally free of the influence of spirit and community. We do nothing alone.”
Tricia Hersey
Community
All programs are part of the collective care mission of weBelong and designed to promote equity of access to opportunities for emerging artists. Details and events for the following programs are posted on the weBelong Instagram account.
Artist Grants Program
This program encourages emerging artists to apply for grants by publicizing accessible grant opportunities and providing grant writing support. Events such as roundtables with previous grant winners, as well as Office Hours, are held multiple times per year. The program is in partnership with The Fishbowl.
Community Calls for Art Round-Up
List of open calls for art are regularly posted on Instagram to encourage emerging artists to apply for more exhibition opportunities. Most calls listed have a low barrier for entry.
Facilitation & Speaking
Moderator, Artist Talk, Closing Reception, My Name Story, May 30, 2024. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Moderator, Artist Talk, Have You Eaten, February 29, 2024. Nino Gallery, Seattle, WA
Moderator, Artist Talk, Closing Reception, From the Margins, February 23, 2024, The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA
Artist, Artist Talk, Have You Eaten, February 23, 2023. Slip Gallery, Seattle, WA