We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art stands and recognise the creative contribution First Australians make to the art and culture of this country.
Grace Lillian Lee
I want to be part of creating a space for the further exploration of what indigenous fashion design looks like; a space where the relationship between art, textile, fashion and story can be explored through creative experimentation and broader collaborations.
Artist Gallery
Open Studio invites artists to curate their own Artist Gallery to display artworks by artists that inspire them. Explore the artworks that Grace Lillian Lee selected from the QAGOMA Collection.
Artist Space
The Artist Space is a micro-version of the artist’s own studio. Explore images of the space to gain insights into the artist’s process.
Artist Interviews
Get to know Grace Lillian Lee by watching artist interviews filmed in her Cairns studio. Grace talks about her practice, recent projects, her role in First Nations Fashion and Design and takes you through how her studio operates.
Artist Tutorials
Create your own textile design in this tutorial by drawing inspiration from natural patterns, shapes and forms.
Curriculum Links
Art as Lens: As an artist and fashion designer, Grace Lillian Lee is interested in art, fashion and the body.
Art as Code: Lee works in the space where art meets fashion and story. She sees fashion as a means to interrogate questions around identity, culture and gender.
Art as Knowledge: Grace Lillian Lee employs Torres Strait weaving techniques taught to her by Ken Thaiday Sr to create wearable forms. Lee believes in the power of sharing, collaborating and exchanging ideas with other creatives.
Art as Alternate: Lee transforms traditional weaving techniques into something new by using contemporary materials, allowing her to explore colour, shape and form in different ways. She has created a platform for young people to celebrate their culture and identity through fashion performances.