Rozana Lee comes to prominence for her exploration of cross-cultural mobility and notions of belonging, often realised on batik textile, painting, video and installation. In these new series of paintings, Lee blur the distinction between ornamentation and abstraction. They examine how cultural patterns contribute to geometric abstraction, rather than positioning them in opposition. Focusing on the ‘four-petal flower’ motif and its diverse interpretations, Lee traces the connections between her Indonesian Chinese heritage, Pasifika culture, and the broader cultural histories of Asia and Europe. Lee is interested in the ways cross-cultural exchanges transcend geographical and national boundaries, and how our identities are not confined to a single culture; rather, we are shaped by more complex, interconnected cultural influences.