Nani Lee

Nani Lee’s work, realized through intricate sculptures and surreal airbrush paintings, delves into themes of socioeconomic status and inequality. Using teeth as personified symbols, Nani highlights the individuality within social strata and draws ...

Nani Lee’s work, realized through intricate sculptures and surreal airbrush paintings, delves into themes of socioeconomic status and inequality. Using teeth as personified symbols, Nani highlights the individuality within social strata and draws attention to disparities in dental care throughout history. Their art bridges personal narrative and social critique, exploring the impact of childhood experiences with being unhoused, domestic trauma, Latin heritage, and sexuality. By reimagining fragments of everyday life and memories, Nani Lee challenges societal hierarchies, inviting viewers into a conversation around class consciousness and resilience in the face of systemic barriers.