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With the strong focus on portraits of world icons as the focal point, Stephen Menon's creations revisit historical events that have shaped the region's development and modern society. Stephen's refined compositions using the medium of screenprint and oil painting transforms distinct elements into a visually stimulating narrative. Imbued with a sense of story, this work from the Lee Kuan Yew series incorporates elements from a renowned local myth: Singapura Dilanggar Todak with vintage posters of the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey travelling circus rendered in bright, captivating colours. In the present lot, the founder of modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew is positioned enigmatically, strengthened by a cinematic expression of light and shadow. Having obtained a Diploma in Graphic Design from Kuala Lumpur College of Art in 1993, Stephen Menon started his career as a fine artist combining portraiture and spiritualism in a search for meaning. Stephen creates self-portraits that are personal depictions of the state of his inner self. Stephen has taken part in numerous group exhibitions including the Open Show at Galeri Shah Alam (2006 and 2007), Malaysian Art Award in Penang (2007), Beautiful People at Core Design Gallery (2010), Asean Art Show in Tokyo, Japan (2010), Winds Of Desire at Annexe Gallery (2010) as well as Absolut 18@8 at Wei-Ling Gallery (2010). He won the 2006 Major Award from the Galeri Shah Alam Open Show and was a finalist in the Young Contemporary Art Award held by National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2006 and 2007.