Falling Leaves Return to Roots
Sheng Yi Lee
3–20 October

Driven by the artist's Eastern and Western cultural influences, 'Falling Leaves Return To Roots' explores themes of identity, belonging, and purpose. Sheng Yi's paintings reflect on the pivotal experiences from her late 20s and early 30s, such as taking a leap of faith in her career, navigating the roles of daughter, partner and friend, and defining happiness and success according to her own values. Through allegory and Chinese symbolism, each piece offers a glimpse into the artist's perspective on these key moments. Viewers are invited to bring their own interpretations to the work, sharing in the universal human journey of self-discovery and expression.

Sheng Yi Lee is a visual artist based in Melbourne. Her current practice draws inspiration from her Malaysian-Chinese roots, and uses allegory to explore her philosophies and experiences. Sheng’s recent work focuses on critiquing and celebrating aspects of her cultural background in an effort to better understand herself and her worldview.