Lee Mong

Surrealism, Abstract artist
Based in South Korea
Artist’s Statement

My work begins with contemplation—constantly thinking and questioning the nature of existence.

Among the countless beings that make up the world, I focus on human existence, or Dasein, and explore what it means to live as the most ideal version of oneself. That is why my work, from start to finish, is rooted in thinking and being.

The ideal form of existence is based on existentialist Dasein: turning inward to seek answers, contemplating deeply rather than blaming external forces, and continuously striving for growth through phenomenological thought.

More than anything, sincerity and a sense of direction—having a purpose in life—are what define the ideal existence to me.

I needed a purpose to survive, to live. I have pushed forward, focusing only on that purpose, striving to bring ideals into reality, breaking free from my present circumstances.

At one point, I believed this was natural, even inevitable. But as I navigated relationships within society, I realized that not everyone sees it this way.

Many simply let time carry them forward. More often than not, people abandon their ideals because of reality. They blame others. They blame society.

Now, for man...

2021 Solo exhibition - ‘Ego’
2023 Solo exhibition - ‘Trace of Existence’
2024 Solo exhibition - ‘Phase’

2021 Group exhibition - ‘Age of innocence’
2022 Group exhibition - ‘A gift for a summer day’
2022 Group exhibition - ‘OPENCALL - CONTROL’
2023 Group exhibition - ‘Welcome to gwanghwamun’
2024 Group exhibition - ‘The joy of being with’