Stella Zee was born in Shanghai, China, and spent her formative years in Hong Kong. It was
during this period that her grandfather, a renowned calligrapher, recognized her intuitive talent
and encouraged her to practice the craft. These early lessons in calligraphy, where she filled
pages with deliberate strokes, established a foundational relationship with the line. This
discipline evolved into a philosophical and expressionistic style that remains deeply imbued with a poetic essence.

Zee’s artistic perspective was further expanded by a move to Brazil. Immersing herself in a new country, she embraced the region's vivid light and cultural enthusiasm. This transition sparked an exuberant love for color and rhythm, which she seamlessly integrated into her already highly developed structural sensibility.

Seeking to synthesize these global influences, Zee moved to the United States to attend the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned an MFA in Painting and Drawing.
Her academic work focused on the interplay between space, nature, and the human spirit, often exploring the delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience.

Today, Zee’s practice is a sophisticated reflection of her diverse cultural background. By
blending the traditional precision of her heritage with a contemporary mastery of light and form, she creates works that translate complex personal narratives into a universal language of harmony and rhythm.