Born in Suwon, South Korean, Joon-Young Lee (They/Them) is an emerging fine art and fashion photographer based in Toronto/Tkaronto, Canada. With their works primarily driven by their queer and asian identity, Lee uses this as a foundation for their work to challenge the social and cultural conversations within their life. Often in collaboration with others, Lee’s photographs visually aim to bring together their love for cinema, fashion and the spectrum of character. They received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Media Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University and is currently working to further build upon their artistic practice.
Email: joonyounglee8@gmail.com
Instagram: @jo.onlee
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
[2023] Sludge, Gallery 310, School of Image Arts
[2022] Mannequins, Image Factory Gallery, School of Image Arts
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
[2025] Maximum Exposure 30, School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2024] I Will Always Love You, Relations, ArtSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond
[2024] ArtSpace Creative Market ‘24, ArtSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond
[2024] Maximum Exposure 29, School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2024] First Edition Photobook Show, ArtSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond
[2023] ArtSpace Creative Market ‘23, ArtSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond
[2023] Maximum Exposure 28, School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2022] Bread & Butter, ArtSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond
[2022] Maximum Exposure 27, School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University
PUBLICATIONS
[2024] Boy Slut, Function Magazine Issue 25, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2024] ABSURD, HUES Magazine Issue 19, Toronto & New York City
[2023] Poetry of Women, HUES Magazine Issue 18, Toronto & New York City
AWARDS
[2025] Photography and Digital Communication Award, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2025] The Image Centre Publication Award, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2024] Liberated & Wet, Best in Show Award, ArtSpace Gallery
[2023] SF Second Year Photography Award, School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University
[2023] Nicotine, Glass & Fabrics, First Edition Photobook Award, ArtSpace Gallery
[2023] Sludge, Studio Spotlight Award, Artspace Gallery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
[2025] Lead Photographer - Fairweather x Theo Johnson A/W 2025 Collection, NYC
[2024-2025] Financial Coordinator - Maximum Exposure 30
[2024-2025] Image Arts Exhibitions Assistant & Assistant to the Associate Chair
FRISSON! - Sai Bagni, Gallery 310
Landscape of Our Body - Tram Anh Nguyen, Image Factory Gallery
Embodied - Madison Chow, Maryn Western, Kenna Robinson, Gallery 310
Imperfections - Kadell Moore, Image Factory Gallery
Where Are We Headed - Chip Lei, Gallery 310
Alice Is My Wonderland - Sophie Makrigiannis, Image Factory Gallery
Salon Show - Maximum Exposure 30, Gallery 310
A Woman’s Tulle - Tanvi Parikh, Image Factory Gallery
Living Configurations - Annika Kapral, Gallery 310
There Used To Be Stars - Balthazar Alfred, Image Factory Gallery
Holy Fool - Luke Donovan, Morgan Prescott, Gallery 310
[2023-2024] Photography Genre Editor - HUES Magazine
[2022-2025] Technology Resource Centre Attendant
[2022-2024] Vice President of Equity - Image Arts Course Union
EDUCATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
[2025] B.F.A Photography Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto ON