Ly Yeow makes Art a practice that brings her into a space of freedom and peace. She picked up drawing in 2011 as an outlet to express overwhelming emotions. Largely a self taught artist who believes in trying new things, her style evolves through daily experimentation; from detailed line work to watercolour pieces, paper cuts and now resin. Every travel is completed with sketchbooks filled with illustrations documenting her journey. A visit to Orchid Island in 2015 got her interested in seascapes. Life by the sea celebrates simplicity and Ly spent days sitting on shore watching the changing colours of the breaking waves. Driven by the tides of the ocean, salty air and wild winds, there are always different shades of blues and another new hue to discover. Ly floats on golden sunbeams and surf quiet waves, lives her mermaid dream and continues to paint sea magic. She loves to be remembered as the sea painter.
Other than drawing, teaching the little ones most appealed to Ly. Children think everything is possible and such creative minds blow her away. Hence she founded LyttleSpace, a place where children express through visuals. Ly believes that the world is a more beautiful place when children make art.
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clients
Airbnb, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visa, Bosch, Starbucks, Ritz Carlton Hotel Singapore, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, SPRING Singapore, Tiong Bahru Bakery, 40 Hands, Merely Ice Cream, Jewel Cafe and Bar, Butter Studio, Homebodies Cafe, Kiasu Espresso, Butter Studio, Kult, Stripe Ministry of Waxing, Astroscale, Hock Siong
Rain, Hayne & Shine Farmyard, Australia
My Town Eating House, Brunei
Star Hostel Taipei Main Station, Taipei
Dorm 1828, Tainan
Cafe Flaneur, Tainan
educator
[2017 - Currently] Founder of LyttleSpace
[2015] Artist in Mentorship Programme, Nanyang Girls High
[2014 - Currently] Adjunct Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic
[2011] Digital Art Instructor at Rivervale Primary School
showcase
2020
Exhibition
◘ "Light to Night 2020", Singapore.
Invited Artist by The Art House
2019
Solo Exhibitions
◘ "Salt and Light",
Homegrounds Coffee Roasters, Singapore.
2017
Solo Exhibitions
◘ "Lyttle People, Parallel Worlds",
Hock Siong Warehouse, Singapore.
2016
Group Shows
◘"Hyperdimensions", Singapore Design Week
◘Project凳子 for Nanyang Girls High, Gillman Barracks
◘Dohjidai Gallery of Art, Kyoto.
Represented by Petit Morpho Gallery
2015
Solo Exhibitions
◘ "I put my heart in a safe place and forgot to feel",
PVS FART Movement, Singapore.
Group Shows
◘ Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong
Represented by Petit Morpho Gallery
2014
Solo Exhibitions
◘ Merely Ice Cream, “Catboy”
◘ Butter Studio, “Catboy”
◘ Petit Morpho Gallery Hongkong, “Catboy”
Group Shows
◘ Mongrels Are Awesome 2014,
Three Legs Good, Objectifs, Singapore
◘ Eat Drink Art, Mad Nest, Singapore
◘ The Book Show 2014, Petit Morpho Gallery, Hongkong,
“Noone can unlock the secrets of the heart”
◘ Seni Mini, Mi Casa Su Casa, Singapore, “Polly in Kyoto”
◘ Cats of the World Photo Exhibition, Singapore, “Catboy
2013
◘ Archifest 2013 - Small Conversation, Illustrator.
◘ National Arts Council - Artworks Selected,
Noise Singapore 2013 Showcase Exhibition
◘ National Arts Council - Noise Design Team,
Postcard Design for Noise Singapore.
◘ Dulux Child’s Play Challenge - Selected Artist for Wall Feature
◘ BooksActually, Singapore, Goodwill Bookcases Design
◘ Uniqlo x Noise Singapore, Design Limited Edition T-shirt
Sold exclusively at UT POP-UP
◘ Noise Singapore, Woodlands Civic Centre,
"Oh Happy Days" travel journal
◘ Noise Singapore, Star Vista, "To The Edge Of The Skies" apparel
◘ Noise Singapore, Raffles City, "If You Had One Wish" installation.
2012
◘ Fred Perry 60th Anniversary Celebration, "The Birdhouse",
education & awards
2007-2010
University of New South Wales
College of Fine Arts (COFA), Australia
Bachelor in Design Studies
First Class Honours
2004-2007
Temasek Polytechnic
School of Design, Singapore
Diploma in Visual Communications
Top Graduate
[2008] Dean List, College of Fine Arts, UNSW
[2008] Golden Jubilee Scholarship, UNSW
[2007] Phillips Design Excellence Award
[2007] Crowbar Awards Finalist
[2007] Basheer Graphic Books Course Bronze Medal
[2007] Temasek Design School Director’s List Award
[2006] Temasek Design School Director’s List Award
[2005] Temasek Design School Director’s List Award