Copper and Bone, 2025
In Copper and Bone, Lee brings together a series of mixed-media sculptures reflecting intersections of natural and built environments. Discarded electronic components are paired with geologic minerals—materials extracted to drive technological advancement—creating a dialogue between progress and its environmental toll. White plaster structures, reminiscent of scaffolding, both frame and obscure these elements, evoking the impermanence of construction and the complexities of development. Lee reflects, “Moving across the land, images and sensations developed into a reflection on the wounded landscape, considering cultural memory, development narratives, and future ecology.” Through her combinations of industrial remnants and natural materials, Copper and Bone invites viewers to contemplate the intricate connections between humanity’s pursuit of progress and the landscapes left in its wake.