Aimee Lee: Tethered

Part of Handwork 2026

Aimee Lee (Ohio) is an artist who makes paper, writes, and advocates for Korean papermaking practices. Her initial Fulbright research helped her build the first hanji studio in North America and write her award-winning book, Hanji Unfurled. Her second Fulbright award as a senior scholar focused on further research of Korean papermaking tools, and continued her training since 2009 with various national and provincial Intangible Cultural Property Holders.

Lee trains the next generation of papermakers in the Korean tradition from the Korean diaspora and beyond in her private hanji studio east of Cleveland, and in workshops around the world. This solo exhibition will highlight several works from our Cynthia Sears Artists’ Books Collection, in addition to lent artist’s books works by this internationally engaged and recognized artist.

When

Mar 6 – Jun 7, 2026

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Aimee Lee, Unity (Version 4), 2024, acrylic on paper, pen on milkweed bast hanji, 8.75" x 5.1" x 1.75” closed, 11” wide open. Courtesy of the artist.
Aimee Lee, Steady, 2021, pen, acrylic, and gouache on handmade paper, 8.5" x 5.75" x 0.75” closed. Courtesy of the artist.
Aimee Lee, Panes, 2024, indigo on hanji and bark lace, thread, 11.6" x 20.5" x 2”. Courtesy of the artist.
Aimee Lee, Lode, 2023, ink (printed laced paper mulberry bark) and natural dye on hanji, thread, 20" x 18" x 2”. Courtesy of the artist.
Aimee Lee, Duck & duckling teapot", 2020, natural dyes, corded on twined hanji, 5.25" x 8" x 2”. Courtesy of the artist.
Aimee Lee, Mobile duck, 2024, natural dyes on corded and twined hanji, wood, 6" x 7.75" x 4”. Courtesy of the artist.