Austin Lee, Divine Fool, 2024

This poster, featuring Austin Lee’s ‘Divine Fool’ (2024), was produced for the artist’s 2024 solo exhibition of the same name with Carl Kostyál in London. In ‘Divine Fool,’ Lee blended the sacred with the absurd. The exhibition asked viewers to consider the figure the fool, not only as the court jester or idiot savant of old, but its present day, perhaps gentler, incarnation – a figure who embodies both wisdom and innocence. The exhibition also served as a testament to Lee’s enduring love for painting itself, and his deep admiration for artists who have shaped his own creative journey. His references to artists such as Giacometti, Itō Jakuchū and others reveal his dialogue with art history. Lee’s passion for the process of painting—whether through traditional oils or digital tools—underscores his dedication to exploring the medium’s infinite possibilities. In ‘Divine Fool’, Lee payed homage to the act of painting, not only as a method of expression but as a celebration of the craft and its practitioners across time.

Year: 2024
Size: 16.5 x 23.4 inches (42.0 x 59.4 cm)
Framed: Sold unframed