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Conflating the elements of Eastern and Western painting traditions, the works of Lee Long Looi exude a poetic atmosphere. The serene facial expression of the female figure is created through the exploration of stylised forms and earthy colours. Using a contrast of light and dark hues, the artist's emotive palette and brushwork allows personal feelings and reflections to emerge and resurface. Lee Long Looi graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1964, and enrolled at the Arts Student League, NYC, USA in 1969. He furthered his studies in graphics at Pratt Institute, NYC, where he was awarded a scholarship and was appointed as teaching assistant. His solo exhibitions were held at Pinkguy Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2016), Art Salon @ SENI, Kuala Lumpur (2010), The Gallery @ Starhill, Kuala Lumpur (2009), Schacknow Art Museum, Plantation, USA (2002-2003), Catalina Art Gallery, Miami, USA (2000), Pamil Art Gallery, Puerto Rico (1999), and Art Focus, Singapore (1997). His awards include 1st prize in watercolour, WSOAE award, USA (1981), best in show (mixed media), Fort Lauderdale Art Guild, USA (1987), best in show (mixed media), Chicago Tribune Art Exhibition, USA (1992) and 1st prize (mixed media), South Miami Hospital art exhibition, USA (1994).