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Widely acclaimed for his works presenting well-known political figures, Stephen Menon exemplifies Lee Kuan Yew's vision of society and the importance of education. The use of screenprint, high colour contrast renderings and perforations in the composition recalls the design of stamps. This work is an expressive and particularly polished piece, demonstrating Stephen's fascination with prominent world icons. 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. He won many awards including the Grand Prize Winner, Art Against AIDS 2019, Malaysia. Honorable Mention, On Paper Contest Printmaking, Spain 2019, Honorable Mention, International Printmaking and Paper Art Show, Indonesia in 2018, and Honorable Mention, International Portrait Competition – Portrait Society of America in 2017. He also 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.