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The title of the exhibition, Enchanted Planet, borrows from JongKie Lee’s new works and refers to the magical qualities of his universe that explores both the familiar and unfamiliar scenes of his soul. Often imagining cartoon characters in landscapes of Korea, he presents a feast of pop culture and urban sceneries and in the process romantically recreates on canvas the elements of his imagination. Born in 1956, Lee remains a trendsetter beyond his years, and continues to cultivate childlike joy in encountering and enjoying new cultures. At the same time, he presents a certain wisdom and …