Jack Lee is a renowned name in the art scene of the UAE. Originally from China, graduated from the prestigious Luxun Academy of Fine Art (LAFA) which is considered one of the top art academies in China.
What inspired Lee to pick up a brush for the first time were flowers he saw back in his hometown when he was 12. Since he moved to the UAE, his artworks feature Emiratis and the Emirati culture. He has admitted to being inspired and mesmerized by the Emirati national attire. What sets his creation apart is the touch of modernity in his paintings. He pays homage to the dignity of the Emirati culture, portraying it through the lens of modernity.
Lee has taught Fine Art at the Art workshop of the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, been a private art instructor for many Royal families of the UAE as well as conducted workshops and lectures at schools and universities. He was also appointed as Marketing Ambassador of Abu Dhabi Tourism in the Department of Culture and Tourism
He has achieved a lot in his career as an artist spanning more than a decade. Lee has been awarded for his talent at numerous national and international art competitions. Additionally, in 2020, he was in charge of designing a large-scale fresco for Abu Dhabi municipality. His talent as an artist is exceptional but Lee is a great instructor as well, with his students being admitted to well-known art institutes.