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