{"title":"Justin Lee","description":"Original works by Justin Lee (b. 1963), a Singaporean artist exploring everyday life and visual culture. 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The artwork is the actual item.\u003c\/em\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(Photographed in April 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51647154618733,"sku":"SQ2434028","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2_0eb114a5-9731-4b31-a338-b48bd72abe8e.png?v=1734934814"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-the-olympic-double-happiness-koi","title":"Justin Lee, The Olympic Double Happiness Kois, 2008","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e190.5 x 197.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eAs one of Singapore’s foremost pop artists whose design projects reflect a fine sense of contemporary design flavoured with an essence of Singapore traditions, Justin’s work deserves accolades as both designer and artist. His approach to design is executed with current graphic fundamentals yet reflects traditional techniques such as his ongoing series based on paper-cutting and Chinese woodblock printing styles. The themes and imagery with which he interprets his commissioned design work underscore familiar Asian cultures with a delightful pop treatment that celebrates Asian values in an endearing tongue-in-cheek manner. He was handpicked to train at the prestigious Singapore Tyler Print Institute to train with world-renowned artists such as Frank Stella and Donald Sultan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 50, 25)\"\u003eThis painting was created at his Beijing residency during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and thus reflects the iconic motifs and triumphant spirit of the occasion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e(Photographed in December 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51647154684269,"sku":"SQ1204557","price":10800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC09471.jpg?v=1735570588"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-3-generation-policy-2016","title":"Justin Lee, 3-Generation Policy, 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic and stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 x 65 x 38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cspan\u003eVery good, with a slight speck of mould apparent on the acrylic box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Lee (Singaporean, b. 1963) exhibited this work at Art Seasons Gallery, Singapore in 2020 as part of “They Used to be My Playground, Justin Lee 10th Solo Exhibition”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e(Photographed in December 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754470834541,"sku":"SQ4133726","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC03638.jpg?v=1736910400"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-general-green-2010","title":"Justin Lee, General (Green), 2010","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibreglass  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 x 14 x 11 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition of 100 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Lee (Singaporean, b. 1963) is a contemporary artist from Singapore, known for blending traditional Asian aesthetics with modern pop culture influences. His work often explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the interplay between Eastern traditions and Western modernity. He incorporates techniques such as paper-cut-inspired imagery and Chinese woodblock printing into his art, crafting a unique fusion of cultural elements with a playful, tongue-in-cheek approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in December 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754471096685,"sku":"SQ0060737","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/6D24C5AA-D51C-46ED-9EA1-47F8CE715020.jpg?v=1736910503"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-anti-warhol-2012","title":"Justin Lee, Anti Warhol, 2012","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk on wood panel encased in acrylic box\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.5 x 20 cm (each), 55 x 135 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCertificate of authenticity upon request\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Lee (Singaporean, b. 1963) is a visual artist and designer who has participated in numerous artist-in-residence programs in Japan. He was selected to train at the Tyler Print Institute in New York, and has participated in numerous exhibitions held in Singapore and internationally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin's work reflects both contemporary design and traditional techniques, with a Singaporean feel. His works focus on the consumerist culture of the east, reflecting on words and images from the mass media like signage, billboards and consumer products which control our thoughts and expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I first saw this work, it immediately made me laugh. How often can art do that? It is no mean feat to out-wit Warhol. The wood blocks are completely sealed in the airtight box which is great for maintenance but the entire piece is heavy. I began displaying it free-standing on the floor, which I thought resonated with the subject matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in January 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783114916205,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC04584.jpg?v=1739002532"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-i-am-a-con-artist-bare-bear-2006","title":"Justin Lee, I am a Con Artist-Bare Bear, 2006","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilkprint \u0026amp; image transfer\u003cbr\u003e47 x 64 cm (visible), 74 x 99 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eEdition A\/P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJustin Lee (Singaporean, b. 1963) studied Fine Arts at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and later earned a Master of Fine Art at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore (in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London). His training also includes a Diploma in Fine Arts from LASALLE–SIA College of the Arts. Over his career he has taken part in a broad range of exhibitions across Asia and internationally and has received arts-related scholarships and awards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee’s work reflects on everyday life in Singapore, drawing from both Eastern and Western visual cultures. In his exhibition I am a CON artist at The Private Museum (2021), he expanded his practice beyond painting into installations, text-based artefacts and interactive works. Through these, he critiques themes such as consumerism, individualism, media saturation and the normalisation of self-glorification. His art invites viewers to question how daily exposure to signs, billboards, products and images influences identity, perception and society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Utterly Art in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in November 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825488130413,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-8-DSC03145.jpg?v=1765437310"},{"product_id":"justin-lee-path-to-glory-2008","title":"Justin Lee, Path to Glory, 2008","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodcut \u003cbr\u003e39 x 29 cm (visible), 44 x 34 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with surface accretion consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eEdition unknown\u003cbr\u003eProof of Purchase available\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Utterly Art in 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJustin Lee (Singaporean, b. 1963) studied Fine Arts at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and later earned a Master of Fine Art at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore (in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London). His training also includes a Diploma in Fine Arts from LASALLE–SIA College of the Arts. Over his career he has taken part in a broad range of exhibitions across Asia and internationally and has received arts-related scholarships and awards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee’s work reflects on everyday life in Singapore, drawing from both Eastern and Western visual cultures. In his exhibition I am a CON artist at The Private Museum (2021), he expanded his practice beyond painting into installations, text-based artefacts and interactive works. Through these, he critiques themes such as consumerism, individualism, media saturation and the normalisation of self-glorification. His art invites viewers to question how daily exposure to signs, billboards, products and images influences identity, perception and society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in September 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54038819668333,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-IMG_2912.jpg?v=1790499879"}],"url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/collections\/justin-lee.oembed","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}