I grew up with a kiddie land in Los Angeles. He does things I wish I could do. He's brought tremendous visual effects to the city. While Wynn's creations are large scale, Lee's small-scale works are nothing to scoff at. With the drop of a quarter in a coin slot, his collection of carnival rides near the back of the gallery comes to life.
Green dragons carry miniature people round and round.
Flying elephants with blushed cheeks soar through the air and the gold-plated Ferris wheel displays a myriad of colors. When the quarter runs out, the lights dim and the rides stop, but the story continues as workers behind the picture windows pour, plate and paint the circus life. More than 60 people are employed at the factory. The dozen or so painters are hand picked. Each takes a paint test.