Today we’d like to introduce you to Evelyn Lee

Hi Evelyn, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.

My artistic journey has been quite the adventure. Growing up, my father introduced me to classical music, igniting my love for Bach and Tchaikovsky, while my mother nurtured my creativity through reading and painting. I’ve always viewed art as a form of beauty in various expressions, initially dreaming of becoming a painter before exploring paths in cartooning, archaeology, and forensic science.

Literature inspires me too—authors like Cao Xueqin, Dostoevsky, Virginia Woolf, and Roberto Bolaño invite deeper contemplation and challenge me to reflect on moments that make me feel both small and detached.

Photography piqued my interest through my dad, but it wasn’t until college that I truly embraced it. Watching Fellini’s “8½” in 2020 became a defining moment that reshaped my artistic vision.

Since graduating, I’ve moved to New York, where new experiences and reflections are shaping my creative work.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?

It hasn’t always been smooth. In school, things felt more structured, but after graduation, the freedom brought more decisions. Balancing life and creativity became more complex, especially in a country with a culture and language different from my own. Since leaving school, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of this adjustment and have learned to stay flexible, approaching each phase with an open mind and adapting as things come.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

I’ve mostly worked with 35mm film and Polaroids in recent years. Recently, I’ve started using 16mm and Super8mm for motion. I like black-and-white Super8 for its depth, while I still appreciate the colors and surprises of Polaroids.

My focus is on the visual experience—the sights, sounds, and feelings that emerge—rather than focusing on a specific genre, theme, or subject.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?

(I don’t see myself as someone who gives advice, but here’s a thought process I often reflect on.)

Reflect on why you’re passionate about what you do. I rarely refer to myself as a photographer or artist; I find joy and fulfillment in the process itself. I switch roles depending on my interests—if I’m drawn to literature, I read; if I enjoy music, I listen. That doesn’t mean I love photography or film any less; it’s simply part of my experience. This exploration can enhance creativity, but I engage with these interests out of love. Passion should always come first.

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