Il Lee - ballpoint pen

© Art Projects International;
Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

© Art Projects International;

Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York

I think you've noticed by now that I love repetition, structures and textures. Preferably done by hand. Good repetitive art is not easy. Boredom is closeby: The artist can get bored making it, and the viewer might not appreciate the work that gets into it. In that case the viewer sees boredom.

Too bad! I love these pieces of art. But I must admit, I love them especially when the repetition is taken into the extreme: big, extensive and overwhelming.

IL Lee - a Korean artist living in New York - is an artist whom I admire. He is best known for his pioneering work with ballpoint pen that he began 30 years ago and continues today. This work is created on paper and on prepared canvas.