Nikki S. Lee

Nikki S. Lee is a Korean-American artist known for her photographic self-portraits in which she assumes the identity of various subcultures and social groups.

Lee's work explores notions of identity, cultural stereotypes, and the performative aspects of social interactions. She immerses herself in different communities and adopts their appearance and behavior in order to blend in and capture authentic moments with a disposable camera.

Lee draws inspiration from her experiences growing up as an immigrant in the United States. She is particularly interested in the idea of assimilation and the ways in which individuals form identities within various cultural contexts.

Lee intentionally uses disposable cameras for her projects to capture raw and unfiltered moments. The simplicity and limitations of these cameras allow her to focus on the content and context of her photographs, rather than technical aspects.

Nikki S. Lee's work has challenged traditional notions of self-portraiture and documentary photography. She has been recognized for her innovative approach and has had a significant influence on contemporary photography, particularly in exploring the idea of identity and cultural constructs.