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LEE SONG XUAN
b. 1995, Singapore
Profile
LEE SONG XUAN, professionally known as SONG, is a distinguished artist hailing from Singapore. A graffiti virtuoso, he embarked on an artistic journey across Asia, Europe, and America, drawing inspiration from diverse urban landscapes. Having earned his Diploma in Fine Arts in 2016, SONG has continuously honed his skills. Since 2014, he has passionately pursued graffiti, establishing his artistic presence in Colombia.
SONG's artwork intricately intertwines his Singaporean heritage with global influences, skillfully reconstructing his ancestral roots. Engaging in impactful collaborations, he has left an enduring mark on the international graffiti scene, showcasing the fusion of fine art and graffiti mastery in multiple exhibitions worldwide.
Education
2016 DIP, Lasalle School of the Arts, Singapore
Solo Exhibition
2021 The Song Experience , Casa Kilele Cultural House , Colombia Bogota
2022 Dragon’s Cavern , Galeria Escpacio Blanco , Colombia Bogota
2023 The Spiritual Awakening , UltraSuperNew Gallery , Singapore
Group Exhibition
2004 And the children shall inherit, Utterly Art Exhibition Space, Singapore
2014 Lasalle Open House, Praxis Space, Singapore
2015 Lasalle Open House,Open area, Singapore
2018 Roots Group Exhibition, Singapore
2018 Word Asia Group Exhibition, Kurt Gallery, Singapore
2019 PasarLubong, Post Gallery, Philippines Manila
2022 Immersed Ledania & Song , Colour Senses Project Gallery, Miami Florida
2023 FlipSide , Art Porters Gallery , Singapore
2023 Into the Fumes of Gold, UltraSuperNew Gallery, Tokyo Japan
Awards
2003 "Cr-r-a-ck...?...Help”, The 22nd UOB Painting Of The Year (2003) Certificate of Distinction Junior Section, Singapore
2006 “Who am I?”, 11th International Competition of Magazine, Slovenia
2007 “1,2,3 Cheese!”, 2007 Singapore Youth Festival Art & Craft (SYF) Bronze Award Category C, Singapore
2007 Tan Kah Kee NE Art Challenge 2007 Bronze Award, Singapore
Projects/Festivals
2015 IN(TER)DEPENDENCE, Coming Home 2015, Bedok Reservoir, Singapore Pipe
2015 Dreams, Passion Art 2015, Toa Payoh, Singapore
2016 1st Yong Ning International Urban Festival, China
2016 OUTLOUD Macau Mural Festival, Macau
2018 Haikou Mid Summer Art Festival, China
2019 Little India Art Walk, Lasalle, Singapore
2020 Little India Art Walk, LaSalle, Singapore
2020 POWWOW Rotterdam, Netherlands
2020 Two Men Bagel, Singapore
2021 Adidas Originals , Singapore
2021 Brewlander , Singapore
2021 Harpers Bazaar Singapore, Singapore
2021 Manizales Biocultural Festival, Manizales Colombia
2022 Longboard Colombia, Bogota Colombia
2023 South East Asian Games Cambodia, Phnom Phen
2023 Tiger Beer Kh, Phnom Phen
2023 Murals for Cambodia, Phnom Phen
2024 Artwalk Festival, Singapore
Teaching
2012 Draw, Paint and Sculpt Art camp, Teacher Assistant, NAFA
2013 Plaster Bandage Sculpture Workshop, Teacher Assistant, Nan Chiau High,
3.Dots Art Studio
2013 Plaster Bandage Sculpture Workshop, Teacher Assistant, Holy Innocent, 3. Dots Art Studio
2014 Exploring Drawing in Charcoal workshop, Teacher Assistant, Naval Base Secondary School, 3.Dots Art Studio
2014 Water-base Screen Printing Workshop, Teacher Assistant, ITE (East), 3.Dots Art Studio
2015 Introduction to Printmaking Workshop, Teacher Assistant, Serangoon Gardens Secondary School, 3.Dots Art Studio