Soeun Lee Immortalizes the Comforting Moments of Life Through Stained Glass

Stained glass is often thought of in reli­gious con­texts with imagery to match. But for artist Soe­un Lee, her glass­work is focused on scenes from every­day life. The col­or­ful com­po­si­tions are of inte­ri­or spaces and fea­ture slice-of-life scenes like break­fast on the stove and a good book enjoyed with a hot beverage.

“Many of my pieces draw inspi­ra­tion from clas­sic Amer­i­can din­ers, which evoke a sense of famil­iar­i­ty and warmth for every­one,” Soe­un tells Colos­sal, “whether they are new­com­ers or life­long residents.”

Soe­un con­veys such warmth, in part, through a palette of yel­lows, reds, and sepia-toned browns. They feel nos­tal­gic (I swear the col­ors were in my grand­par­ents’ hous­es) and have a tinge of vin­tage vibes. The hues are calm­ing, wel­com­ing you into the qui­et moments of a day when you final­ly have a chance to breathe. This effect is height­ened as they hang on the win­dow and the sun­light shines through the glass.

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Artist Soeun Lee creates stained glass art featuring scenes from everyday life.

The hues are warm and calming, welcoming you into the quiet moments of a day when you finally have a chance to breathe.

See more of Soeun’s work on Instagram.