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Jito Lee

Jito Lee

Biography & Artist Statement

Born in Seoul, Korea in 1968, Jito obtained his BFA in Fine Arts from Kyung Won University in Korea and subsequently graduated from Boston University with a MFA in Set Design. In 1998, he began to work as a painter, as well as a graphic and set designer, for Cooper Productions and Pencilogic in Boston. He relocated to New York City in 2003 to work as a designer and photographer. In 2005, Jito became artistic director and fashion photographer for Ellahoya, a women’s clothing line in Korea and, the following year, began to teach painting at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Currently, Jito lives and works in New York as a fashion photographer and art director. 

My style is based on the fusion of Korean and American culture.  I strive to find unconventional beauty. 

Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • 1998 - Master of Fine Arts in Theater Arts, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 1998 - Bachelors of Fine Art Degree, Major: Textile Arts, Kyoung Won University, Korea

Group Exhibitions

  • 2009 - Emerging New Photographers, New York, New York

Selected Photographic Publications

  • 2009 - Remix Magazine, United States
  • 2006 - Ellayhoya Brand Launching Campaign, Korea
  • 2005 - 2006 - Fashiontainment, Korea

Selected Scenic Design

  • 2001 - Boys’ Life, Directed by Drew DeCorleto with John Wiese, New York, New York
  • 1996 - Seven Guitars, with Scott Bradley, Tony nominated, New York, New York