Interview: Jung Lee

The South Korean photographer captures neon thoughts in barren landscapes to convey the limitations of language

Graduating with an MFA from the esteemed Royal College of Art in London, South Korean artist Jung Lee not only studied the theory and practice of photography, but also the art of a foreign language—English. Ever since, she has been probing and wrestling with phrases that haunt her thoughts, from an almost judicial perspective. Perhaps this is why she packs these words and drives them …

Cool Hunting Video: Thomas Doyle

Frozen in time, miniature sculptures that explore the idyllic American home

In a small suburb north of New York City we met Thomas Doyle, a sculptor whose miniature works reveal an interesting view of his characters’ lives. Doyle constructs frozen scenes of surreal domesticity and suburban life that provoke nostalgia and warmth—until one takes a closer look. Maybe the idyllic image of the American family is not as cozy as it seems.

Lisa Swerling’s Glass Cathedrals

Miniature worlds that explore and celebrate the human condition

by Eva Glettner To view Lisa Swerlings “Glass Cathedrals” for the first time is a magical and powerful experience. Perhaps its the dimensions that grab you, or how the real and the surreal blend together, or the way it conveys just how tiny we are in this gigantic universe. No matter what, the viewer is sure to be charmed by the little worlds Swerling creates. …