A. J. Lee
@byajlee.myatproto.social
Korean American, near Chicago
So cute.. I have been waiting to see the aurora, and these bunnies are following me around. When I move they move too.
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
So cute.. I have been waiting to see the aurora, and these bunnies are following me around. When I move they move too.
I got this book for a friend who calls Lucille Clifton a "heart poet."
I saw that the 1st poem lists different ways to refer to light. I think my friend needs this right about now. I do too. I know another friend who does too. I just bought 3 copies.
Sharing this just in case you need this too.
I saw that the 1st poem lists different ways to refer to light. I think my friend needs this right about now. I do too. I know another friend who does too. I just bought 3 copies.
Sharing this just in case you need this too.
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I got this book for a friend who calls Lucille Clifton a "heart poet."
I saw that the 1st poem lists different ways to refer to light. I think my friend needs this right about now. I do too. I know another friend who does too. I just bought 3 copies.
Sharing this just in case you need this too.
I saw that the 1st poem lists different ways to refer to light. I think my friend needs this right about now. I do too. I know another friend who does too. I just bought 3 copies.
Sharing this just in case you need this too.
And his sculpture at the Carter G Woodson library in Chicago... Jacob's Ladder.
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
And his sculpture at the Carter G Woodson library in Chicago... Jacob's Ladder.
Some photos from the exhibit taken a few months ago:
November 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Some photos from the exhibit taken a few months ago:
Resistance and resilience...
(The more I learn about Richard Hunt, the more I am in awe of who he was... this is from the LUMA exhibit in Chicago, Freedom in Form, which goes through November I think)
#RichardHunt #Sculpture #Resilience
(The more I learn about Richard Hunt, the more I am in awe of who he was... this is from the LUMA exhibit in Chicago, Freedom in Form, which goes through November I think)
#RichardHunt #Sculpture #Resilience
November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Resistance and resilience...
(The more I learn about Richard Hunt, the more I am in awe of who he was... this is from the LUMA exhibit in Chicago, Freedom in Form, which goes through November I think)
#RichardHunt #Sculpture #Resilience
(The more I learn about Richard Hunt, the more I am in awe of who he was... this is from the LUMA exhibit in Chicago, Freedom in Form, which goes through November I think)
#RichardHunt #Sculpture #Resilience
View of the Chicago skyline before sunrise (from my window). Good morning.
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
View of the Chicago skyline before sunrise (from my window). Good morning.
This is the only painting of mine that uses this color palette. I want to use these colors more.
(Painting is therapeutic. Something healing, and it makes me happy. ❤️)
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
(Painting is therapeutic. Something healing, and it makes me happy. ❤️)
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This is the only painting of mine that uses this color palette. I want to use these colors more.
(Painting is therapeutic. Something healing, and it makes me happy. ❤️)
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
(Painting is therapeutic. Something healing, and it makes me happy. ❤️)
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
Also my ghostly figure paintings or the glimmering memories ones (not shown)...
This 1st one shown is abt an island where some who were not cared for in life travel to after death. An island where they will be fed, sheltered, cared for. It shares similar colors w/ 2nd one.
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
This 1st one shown is abt an island where some who were not cared for in life travel to after death. An island where they will be fed, sheltered, cared for. It shares similar colors w/ 2nd one.
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Also my ghostly figure paintings or the glimmering memories ones (not shown)...
This 1st one shown is abt an island where some who were not cared for in life travel to after death. An island where they will be fed, sheltered, cared for. It shares similar colors w/ 2nd one.
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
This 1st one shown is abt an island where some who were not cared for in life travel to after death. An island where they will be fed, sheltered, cared for. It shares similar colors w/ 2nd one.
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
I usually group my paintings based on theme or color. My 5 water lilies theme, which I do when I am unsure what to paint.
The 5 flowers each represent different things--love, faith, hope, etc. These were pandemic paintings. Ideas to hold onto during rough times...
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
The 5 flowers each represent different things--love, faith, hope, etc. These were pandemic paintings. Ideas to hold onto during rough times...
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I usually group my paintings based on theme or color. My 5 water lilies theme, which I do when I am unsure what to paint.
The 5 flowers each represent different things--love, faith, hope, etc. These were pandemic paintings. Ideas to hold onto during rough times...
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
The 5 flowers each represent different things--love, faith, hope, etc. These were pandemic paintings. Ideas to hold onto during rough times...
#acrylicpaint #art #heal
Something a friend just shared with me that puts things into perspective.. I love this a lot.
"We're all just walking each other home."
~Ram Dass
(She said she saw this on Mutts.com ... my friend is a huge animal lover...)
"We're all just walking each other home."
~Ram Dass
(She said she saw this on Mutts.com ... my friend is a huge animal lover...)
October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Something a friend just shared with me that puts things into perspective.. I love this a lot.
"We're all just walking each other home."
~Ram Dass
(She said she saw this on Mutts.com ... my friend is a huge animal lover...)
"We're all just walking each other home."
~Ram Dass
(She said she saw this on Mutts.com ... my friend is a huge animal lover...)
let's see the b&w throwbacks!
(Over 35 yrs ago (gasp), freshman yr in high school. 1st pic is on the basketball team. I didn't finish the season because I discovered indoor then outdoor track (2nd pic is frm track team). Ran varsity as a freshman, then serious injuries... Lol, my big teased bangs)
(Over 35 yrs ago (gasp), freshman yr in high school. 1st pic is on the basketball team. I didn't finish the season because I discovered indoor then outdoor track (2nd pic is frm track team). Ran varsity as a freshman, then serious injuries... Lol, my big teased bangs)
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
let's see the b&w throwbacks!
(Over 35 yrs ago (gasp), freshman yr in high school. 1st pic is on the basketball team. I didn't finish the season because I discovered indoor then outdoor track (2nd pic is frm track team). Ran varsity as a freshman, then serious injuries... Lol, my big teased bangs)
(Over 35 yrs ago (gasp), freshman yr in high school. 1st pic is on the basketball team. I didn't finish the season because I discovered indoor then outdoor track (2nd pic is frm track team). Ran varsity as a freshman, then serious injuries... Lol, my big teased bangs)
Re: Basquiat, Do you know abt the children's book with his artwork and poem by Maya Angelou?
(The cover is a little torn... someone put a sticker on it that was tsken off)
(The cover is a little torn... someone put a sticker on it that was tsken off)
October 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Re: Basquiat, Do you know abt the children's book with his artwork and poem by Maya Angelou?
(The cover is a little torn... someone put a sticker on it that was tsken off)
(The cover is a little torn... someone put a sticker on it that was tsken off)
Hello! Things have been serious near Chicago, which has caused some anxiety. I painted this koi pond w/ thousands of flower petals on the top of the water.
It's not pretty, but I was able to get my anxieties out by poking the canvas thousands of times to make the petals. It made me feel better, lol
It's not pretty, but I was able to get my anxieties out by poking the canvas thousands of times to make the petals. It made me feel better, lol
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Hello! Things have been serious near Chicago, which has caused some anxiety. I painted this koi pond w/ thousands of flower petals on the top of the water.
It's not pretty, but I was able to get my anxieties out by poking the canvas thousands of times to make the petals. It made me feel better, lol
It's not pretty, but I was able to get my anxieties out by poking the canvas thousands of times to make the petals. It made me feel better, lol
In late 2019, I donated a whole bunch of supplies to a school on the south side... I don't fully recall the name... something black pearl. I might make another art donation but maybe something more local to me.
Making tangible things is healing.
"Tis to create, and in creating live" (Lord Byron)
Making tangible things is healing.
"Tis to create, and in creating live" (Lord Byron)
October 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In late 2019, I donated a whole bunch of supplies to a school on the south side... I don't fully recall the name... something black pearl. I might make another art donation but maybe something more local to me.
Making tangible things is healing.
"Tis to create, and in creating live" (Lord Byron)
Making tangible things is healing.
"Tis to create, and in creating live" (Lord Byron)
I also donated $100 just now. Thank you for bringing the organization to people's attention.
Groceries are so expensive these days... I am definitely feeling it personally. I think the work this org is doing is vital.
Groceries are so expensive these days... I am definitely feeling it personally. I think the work this org is doing is vital.
October 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I also donated $100 just now. Thank you for bringing the organization to people's attention.
Groceries are so expensive these days... I am definitely feeling it personally. I think the work this org is doing is vital.
Groceries are so expensive these days... I am definitely feeling it personally. I think the work this org is doing is vital.
Can confirm re: the dogs, at least these two. I had the pleasure of standing next to these two during the local rally just north of Chicago, and they LOVED it and loved the attention they got as well.
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Can confirm re: the dogs, at least these two. I had the pleasure of standing next to these two during the local rally just north of Chicago, and they LOVED it and loved the attention they got as well.
Just north of Chicago earlier today...
October 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just north of Chicago earlier today...
Also, my pins I am wearing for my friend's daughter...
October 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Also, my pins I am wearing for my friend's daughter...
Actually, assessing the amount of work I have to do today. Not going to the lake, but keeping this in my thoughts to be calm today...
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Actually, assessing the amount of work I have to do today. Not going to the lake, but keeping this in my thoughts to be calm today...
Will be watching the sunrise before my workday. This from earlier in the month (I cannot keep track of days anymore).
Good morning.
Good morning.
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Will be watching the sunrise before my workday. This from earlier in the month (I cannot keep track of days anymore).
Good morning.
Good morning.
From the children's book An Asian American A to Z by Cathy Linh Che & Kyle Lucia Wu... something I wish more Asian Americans taught their kids
"...Asian Americans everywhere owe much of our fight
to the brave ones who first stood up
for civil rights."
(See screen shot or alt text for full pg text)
"...Asian Americans everywhere owe much of our fight
to the brave ones who first stood up
for civil rights."
(See screen shot or alt text for full pg text)
October 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
From the children's book An Asian American A to Z by Cathy Linh Che & Kyle Lucia Wu... something I wish more Asian Americans taught their kids
"...Asian Americans everywhere owe much of our fight
to the brave ones who first stood up
for civil rights."
(See screen shot or alt text for full pg text)
"...Asian Americans everywhere owe much of our fight
to the brave ones who first stood up
for civil rights."
(See screen shot or alt text for full pg text)
October 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Another dramatic sunrise ❤️
October 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Another dramatic sunrise ❤️
Watching steady moving water is the ultimate reset button.
October 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Watching steady moving water is the ultimate reset button.
A little ways off from campus… #stillwaitingforsunrise
October 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A little ways off from campus… #stillwaitingforsunrise