Merlin T. Lee is a proud member of the Charter for compassion and his membership can be found here.
Artist Statement
Merlin T. Lee is interested in uncertainty, liminality, and existence. These concepts are explored through the use of both image-based media and by creating experiences in the third and fourth dimensions (with both installations and multimedia sculpture). A variety of materials from wood and plaster to inks and solvent transfers along with digital audio and video works are used to create these pieces. These concepts and explorations come together to express the feelings of angst and despair in periods of limbo. During these periods, one is no longer able to return to their old way of life, even if they wanted, while their new position and direction is still unclear. Even through this daze, time is still marching on, whether desired or not. The dissonant combination of these two states only serves to further heighten the feelings of angst and despair from the state of limbo. Overall, the aim of this work is to create a sense of solidarity with others in a place of limbo.