About

Biography

Joel Yuen (Singapore b.1983) studied at NTU’s School of Art, Design & Media with a major in Photography & Digital Imaging (BFA), and received his MA Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art & Design (London). Yuen has been focusing his practice on social issues within the context of Singapore, and how the work challenges the established norms of visual perception and understanding. His preferred medium is photography, video, and sculpture.

Yuen is a recipient of the Artists and Collectors Exchange Bursaries Award (London), and winner of the 27th UOB Painting Of The Year Competition (Singapore). Notable exhibitions include The Singapore Show: Future Proof at Singapore Art Museum at 8Q (Singapore), Farewell to Experience, Lianzhou Foto (China), and Nouvelles Vagues: File Not Found at Palais de Tokyo (Paris).

Select Exhibitions

2018 : Stillscapes, NPE Art Residency, Singapore

2014 : Sing City (Solo), 2902 Gallery, Singapore

2013 : The Art of Play, Verve Arts Festival, Singapore

2013 : Farewell to Experience, Lianzhou Foto, China

2013 : Progression, Lit Up Festival, Aliwal Arts Centre, Singapore

2013 : Nouvelles Vagues: File Not Found, Palais de Tokyo, Paris

2013 : Zoological, 2902 Gallery, Singapore

2013 : Anthem, Art 13 Performance Booth, Olympia Grand Hall, London

2013 : After / Thought, Southeast Asian Studies Symposium, Oxford University, UK

2012 : Microcosmos, Goodman Arts Centre Gallery, Singapore

2012 : 3rd Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), Singapore

2012 : Xhibit, Menier Gallery, West Hampstead, London

2012 : Chelsea Salon Series, Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, London

2012 : Seeing in the City, Guildhall Art Gallery, London

2012 : The Singapore Show: Future Proof, Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, Singapore

2012 : Crossing SEA(s), 2902 Gallery, Singapore

2011 : Deadlocked (Solo), Galerie Sogan & Art, Singapore

2011 : Young Art Taipei, Sunworld Dynasty, Taiwan

2011 : Now or Never, ION Art Gallery, Singapore

2011 : Angsana, Southeast Asian Photographers Taking Flight, 2902 Gallery, Singapore

2010 : ARTSingapore, The Contemporary Asian Art Fair, The Best of UOB, Singapore

2010 : 1st Ngee Ann Distinguished Sculpture Awards, Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall, Singapore

2010 : Raw Art, Sculpture Square, Singapore

2010 : Eyes Wide Open, Annexe Gallery, Malaysia

2009 : Symbiosis (Solo), Jendela Gallery, Esplanade Mall, Singapore

2009 : Dali International Photography Festival, China

2009 : 1st Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), Singapore

Select Awards & Honours

2012 : Xhibit - Great Art Prize, University of the Arts, London

2012 : Artists and Collectors Exchange Bursaries Award, University of the Arts, London

2010 : 1st Ngee Ann Distinguished Sculpture Awards, Merit Prize, Singapore

2008 : 27th UOB Painting Of The Year Award, Open Category, Singapore

2008 : International Photography Awards, Special: Special Effects, 3rd Place, USA

2008 : The Crowbar Awards, Best of Photography, Singapore

Public Collections

Singapore Art Museum, Singapore

Ngee Ann Cultural Centre, Singapore

United Overseas Bank, Singapore