L.L. Contemporary is pleased to present “Visiting Friends in Helle,” a solo exhibition by Richard Yu-Tang Lee. This exhibition marks Lee’s first show in Canada, featuring 25 drawings from his latest cartoon series.

The title “Visiting Friends in Helle” refers to the experience of seeing a loved one in a state of crisis or being observed by a loved one while in a state of crisis. This series also depicts how it feels when a dear relationship in one’s life mutates into something unrecognizable, or when one’s relationship to the world or the rest of humankind feels incongruous to everyone else’s. Additionally, this series serves as an illustrated allegory for our ability to dip into social media channels and witness the heavily documented extreme suffering of innocent people, and the emotional discord that arises when this is layered over the regular day-to-day chaos, horror, and joy of life.

Exhibition on from June 23rd - July 12th.