Based in Gateshead, Pui Lee is a British-born Hakka Chinese artist and arts educator, working throughout the UK.
Pui Lee's artistic practice is wide-ranging and she works across both traditional and contemporary 2D and 3D artforms. Trained in many disciplines, her art-forms include:
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- 3D/Sculpture
- Craft
- Textiles
- Chinese/Japanese Arts and Craft
Over the years, Pui Lee has exhibited and sold work both nationally and internationally, as well as working on many arts projects with great success in different communities. Pui is experienced in designing and delivering bespoke creative workshops for participants of all ages for schools, galleries, museums and community organisations. She has Enhanced DBS & PLI.
"My working ethos is definitely to empower others through creativity. I hope to make a difference in life with my art and to inspire others along the way too!" -Pui Lee
Recent projects
April 2025: Pui is working on an arts project at Dryden School, Gateshead, working with SEN pupils to create a giant Chinese Dragon sculpture for long-term display at their school as part of their curriculum to explore China.
Planning and delivery of bespoke outdoor sculpture building workshops and WalkTalkMake sessions for primary school children at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Invited to plan and deliver bespoke Exploring China & Chinese New Year workshop day for nursery and reception children at Great Corby School and Nursery, Cumbria.
Drop-In collaborative wall-art mural, "The Forgotten Forest: Draw Your Own Champions!" at Gateshead Central Library as part of Anime Attacks event for young people.
Gateshead Mini Mela at Gateshead Central Library: Family-Friendly Drop-in Workshop in Chinese Block-Printmaking.
Teenage Craft Club at Washington Arts Centre including Reduction Linocut Printmaking, Gelliplate Monoprinting and Origami
