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Seah Zelin (b. 1980) The Blue And White - Route A, 2015

This work depicts a deconstructed blue and white porcelain. Seah Zelin incorporates Southeast Asian elements such as a hibiscus motif to symbolise issues on cultural migration and his experience as a Chinese-Malaysian. This still-life theme takes its reference point from works by Dutch Baroque painter Jan Davidsz de Heem (1606-1684). Seah Zelin received his Bachelor (Hons) in Fine Art from the University of Central England, Birmingham, UK in 2007. His first solo exhibition entitled To Whom It May Concern - Being was held at HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur in 2011. His most recent solo show was held at Art Expo Malaysia 2018 presented by Richard Koh Fine Art, titled In Awe Of Things. He has exhibited widely in Southeast Asia, United Kingdom and Germany, including The National Art Center Japan (2011), Saatchi Gallery United Kingdom (2014), Art Stage Singapore (2015, 2016) and at Subject-Object Gallery Berlin (2018). Seah has been awarded several recognitions such as the Jury’s selection of recommended works at the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival (2011), The Young Guns Award Malaysia (2013), and the silver prizes in UOB Painting Of The Year Malaysia twice (2016, 2017). Seah has been participating in artist-in-residence and exchange programmes in several countries including Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, and Germany namely at Basis E. V Frankfurt (2017) and Cammin-Castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (2018). His works have been acquired for public and private collections including National Art Gallery Malaysia, HOM Art Trans and University of Central England.