KARIS LEE
ARTIST BIO
A Visual Journey
Karis Lee has worked to capture and intrigue the art community with her work. She gathers much of her inspiration from personal tales, the environment, and her heritage. Her pieces embody some of her own life experiences, which has led to her recognition. She primarily focuses on portraiture and the human figure. She mostly enjoys acrylic and pencil but also dabbles in mixed media. Currently, she is exploring surrealism.
KARIS LEE VISUAL ARTS RESUME
INSTITUTIONS
Winston Churchill High School: 2016-2019
MCPS Visual Arts Center: 2017-2019
Amherst College: 2019-Current
ART EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2018-2019
Album art for single "Playground" by Sadderdaze
Commissioned by Multicultural Resources Center at Amherst College
2017-2018
1st prize: (Congressman Jamie Raskin) Congressional Art Competition (Artwork displayed in U.S. Capital for one year)
​1st prize: Johns Hopkins Art Competition (Theme: Transitions)
Accepted into nationally renowned Visual Arts Center (VAC) at Albert Einstein High School
Reginald F. Lewis High School Competition Finalist (Artwork displayed at Reginald F. Lewis Museum)
Scholastic Art Awards: 2 Gold Keys, 2 Silver Keys, 2 Honorable Mentions (Regional)
2nd prize at Open Door International Festival Art Competition
1st prize at VAC Junior art show at Albert Einstein High School
AP Studio Art 2-D Design Portfolio Score: 5
2016-2017:
1st prize: MCCPTA Reflections Montgomery County Award of Excellence (Regional & State Winner, Honorable Mention at Nationals)
Scholastic Art Awards: Gold and Silver Key (Regional)
1st prize: General Federation of Women's Clubs Montgomery County Competition
2x Yellow Barn Competition Finalist
1st prize: Churchill Art Festival
2015-2016
2nd most votes at (Congressman John Delaney) Congressional Art Competition
FEATURED ARTICLES
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