LeeChin is a self-taught artist and a stay-at-home mother to two beautiful little twin girls. She started painting when she was going through postpartum depression shortly after her twins were born. Although she has never received any formal training in traditional art, she has always loved exploring and experimenting with colours, lines and textures on her own, through paintings and paper sculptures.
Initially, her painting was purely therapeutic, to be kept as pieces to be enjoyed by family and friends. A few years later when the canvases started piling up, it has evolved and coalesced into something more than a side hobby, becoming a passion which brings her a sense of creativity, freedom, courage and confidence to express her thoughts and ideas to a wider audience.
Most of her paintings are whimsical in reflection of her personality, with a dream-like quality. She paints based on her personal experiences and observations of the world around her, and takes inspiration from real life events and figures (including her adorable twins) in her daily life. For example, when news broke that a mother bear and one of her cubs were killed by conservation officers in her neighbourhood, she was heartsick over the thought of the remaining orphaned cubs which were not found or rescued and wondered if they were safe and warm during winter. Those sad musings eventually gave rise to one of her more personal works “Baby Bear Who Lost its Home, and Everything”.
Since year 2020, LeeChin started exhibiting her works locally in the City of Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Maple Ridge, B.C.. Recent exhibitions include a series of three self-portraits entitled “My States of Mind I, II and III” that focuses on anxiety, depression and mental health in women. These self-portraits are based on her personal motto which is to practise self-love and care, and to be kind to oneself.
As LeeChin continues to explore and create art, she aspired to stay inspired and continue to grow as an artist.
She is grateful for the trust, love and support from her beloved art patrons and all individuals who appreciate her art and have encouraged her along her journey.
Last reviewed: January 2023
