Laura Granfortuna

Laura Granfortuna

2024

Invited to lecture at Jingdezhen Ceramic University July 2024 I was invited to the Chaco Biannale, Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina, to represent the USA, one of twelve countries. We were asked to fabricate a sculpture in the city’s center, which the community would visit and observe over two weeks. https://billyleesculptor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Argentina-video.mp4 Oct. 2024 The 10th Silk Road […]

2023

2023

“Spin” Location: The ecological coast of Changdao, Comprehensive Experimental Zone, Yantai City, Shandong Province (on the shore of the Yellow Sea)Description: Polished Stainless Steel. Three spinning tops:  ①: 3m*1.7m*1.7m, ②: 2.4m*1.5m*1.5m, ③: 1.8m*1..2m*1.2m Invitation to serve as the international head consultant for Cultural Tourism, Shenzhen 9th Silk Road exhibition News and Exhibitions Portal, 2023 Polished […]

2022

2022

Art Beyond Boundaries Lee was invited as a foreign Judge for the International Public Art Competition, Ningbo Tianyi Museum Pavilion and Moon Lake. Appointment Distinguished Professor and Master Tutor Postgraduate tutor of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. Chief Consultant of the public art and culture communication team of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. […]

2019

2019 2019 Conference

Panel member at the Arts and Crafts conference in Shanghai CONVERGENCE 2019 Polished stainless steel. 19.6X18.3X 17.7’. Received bronze prize at the Chinese Pose-Future Vision International Exhibition in Wenzhou, China. The city of Wenzhou has a long ancient history of being the central axis radiating into all directions. This continues today as a modern technological city. […]

2017

2017 Billy giving a lecture

  Letters and Certificates of Recognition and Appointments   Donghua University, Shanghai Opening Ceremony Guangzhou Fine Art Academy, Guangzhou Visiting Professor, Abstract Sculpture Class   Visiting Professor Xian School of Architecture and Technology Abstract Sculpture Class Silk Road International Exhibition

2016

2016 Circle of Dreams

“Cao Cao Cup, Bozhou International Sculpture Exhibition 2016” Homage to Hua Tuo, Painted steel (black and red) 13’ x 4.5’ x 5’ was selected one of 28 sculptures from 498 (18 countries) Bozhou Anhui Province. Received Excellent Prize Space 50 International Sculpture Exhibition, M50 Art Complex, Shanghai The Third Silk Road International Exhibition, Xian National […]

2015

2015 working on concepts

Lan Wan Art Park, Qingdao  Hi-tech industrial complex.  Vessels, polished stainless steel 300cm x 360cm x 250cm (10′ x 12′ x 8′)   “The Story of Wuhu City” The 5th Liu Kaiqu International Sculpture Exhibition, Wuhu, Anhui Province Stainless steel, LED lights, solar panels.  450cm x 550cm x 500cm.  Received Excellence prize. Xian Art Museum, […]

2014

2014 Qing Dynasty poster

Billy Lee was presented with two sculptures as a gift by the famous Chinese sculptor Lui Zhengde. Mr. Liu Zhengde was a renowned Chinese sculptor for his allegorical works. Born in Tianmen County, Hubei Province in 1931, he graduated from Wuchang Art College and taught at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, […]

2013

2013 class photo

Hubei Museum of Art.  “Deconstruction and Reconstruction International Exhibition” Listen to the Silence III  Steel, polished stainless steel Gallery in Huayidiaosu, Shandong housing a permanent collection of Billy Lee’s sculpture. 3rd Advanced Postgraduate Abstract Sculpture Program. Professor Lee was invited to teach the 3rd Advance Postgraduate Abstract Sculpture Class in Beijing. The students continue to come from all over […]