Founded by Malaysian designer Richard Koh in August 2005, Richard Koh Fine Art is a private art gallery and exhibition studio situated in Kuala Lumpur's vibrant cultural neighbourhood of Bangsar. Richard Koh Fine Art is dedicated to representing and specialises in showcasing the finest of contemporary Malaysian and Southeast Asian artists and their works, some of whom have been featured in several important international exhibitions and are held in major local and regional collections.

 

Biodata

IDYLLS

Om Mee Ai

8 - 22 December 2011

Venue: Richard Koh Fine Art

Lot No. 2F-3, Level 2, Bangsar Village II,
Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur.

Open daily, 10 am - 10 pm

OM MEE AI
Born in Korea. Lives and works in Singapore.

EDUCATION

2006

- Master of Fine Art (Painting), The Open University, UK

2003
- Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) with High Distinction, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia

2002
- Diploma in Fine Art (Painting) with Distinction, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore


AWARDS/GRANTS

2010

- The 2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Singapore Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2009
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Platinum Award, The 28th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2008
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The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2007
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Winner of the Abstract Category, The 26th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore
- The 2007 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2006
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Winner of the Abstract Category, The 25th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2005
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Honourable Mention, Philip Morris Singapore Arts Awards 2005, Singapore

2004
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NAC Emerging Artist Grant (Visual Arts), National Art Council, Singapore
- Certificate of Recognition, Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards 2004, Thailand
- Highly-Commended, The 23rd UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2003
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Juror's Choice, Philip Morris Singapore-ASEAN Art Awards 2003, Singapore
- Winner of the Abstract Category, The 22nd UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore


SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2011
- IDYLLS, Richard Koh Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2010
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Om Mee Ai, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore
- Om Mee Ai Open Studio in Milan, OMMEEAIStudio, Milan, Italy

2009
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Nebula, Chapel Gallery, Sculpture Square, Singapore

2008
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Abstract Abstract, Taksu Gallery, Singapore

2007
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Abstract Beauty, Artist Residence@157 Tembeling, Singapore

2006
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Making the Grid,Taksu Gallery, Singapore
- Om Mee Ai: Solo 2, Red Dot Gallery, Singapore

2004
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Grids & Intarsia, SG Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Singapore


SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010
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Dis/placement:6, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Singapore
- The 2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, ARTSPACE@Helutrans, Singapore

2009
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The 28th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore

2008
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The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong
- The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, NAFA Galleries I & II, Singapore

2007
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Hopscotched, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
- The 2007 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong
- The 26th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore

2006
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The 25th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
- MA Fine Arts Degree Show 2006, Earl Lu Gallery, Singapore

2005
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Philip Morris Singapore Arts Awards 2005, NAFA Galleries I & II, Singapore

2004
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Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards 2004, National Art Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
- The 23rd UOB Painting of the Year, Tunnel, Esplanade, Singapore
- THE LASALLE SCHOOL: 20 Years of Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts, Earl Lu Gallery I & II & Alumni Centre, Singapore

2003
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Philip Morris Singapore-ASEAN Art Awards 2003, Atrium, MICA, Singapore
- Bilateral Bonds, Taksu Gallery, Malaysia & Singapore
- The 22nd UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
- Taksu Singapore grand opening Group Exhibition 2003, Taksu Gallery, Singapore
- No Apologies: 10th RMIT University Bachelor of Fine Art Graduation Exhibition, Earl Lu Gallery I, Singapore

2002
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NewWorks by 7 Contemporary Artists, Art Motion Gallery, Singapore
- Complementary, Earl Lu Gallery II, Singapore
- ARTillery: 26th LASALLE Diploma in Fine Art Graduation Exhibition, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore



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