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Deriving illustrations from ideas generated from his everyday interaction with nature and society, he is a well rounder who works well independently and in a team when it comes to his passion. Dearly known as ANTZ, he has been drawing and illustrating for leisure and work and he never resigned even when the hardest hit him. Collating both cultures and urban influences, corresponding to what he has seen and learnt, ANTZ has been successfully involved in renowned projects and local events such as NIKE, Tiger Beer Translate, Ministry of Sound (Singapore), MTV Asia and many more.Bubbly, positive and 'crazy' some might say, he is stepping forward to seek new challenges and opportunities to work in matrimony with those in the same capacity. The bond he has with his work is noteworthy and tremendously admired. Three things that would best describe his passion and art work; 'original, invigorating and uniquely refreshed'. Looking ahead to the ever unknown road, ANTZ is all geared up to intensify the industry with his up and coming contemporary designs.
antz-gks.blogspot.com
A graduate from NAFA with a Diploma in Visual Communications in 2000 and LaSalle College of the Arts with a Diploma in Painting in 2007, Zul also known as ZERO is a member of the urban arts collective ARTVSTS- art activist.ZERO'S main artwork revolves around street culture, graffiti art, street art and the urban landscape. ZERO has been involved in numeral events and exhibitions and have been an integral part in the growth of ARTVSTS collective since its formation in late 2003. A short listed candidate nominee for the President's Young Artist Awards 2005, ZERO is currently a committee member of the Singapore Graffiti Artist Bench, a graffiti art organization endorsed by National Youth Council.
Since completion of National Service in early 2003, he has been designing on a freelance basis and practicing the arts. Having just completed his Level 02 of the BA (Hons) Degree In Fine Arts program at LaSalle SIA College of the Arts, he is continuing his arts education into their Level 03 of the program, to graduate with a full Fine Arts Degree in June 2008. ZERO is also part of The Substation's associate artist programme.
zerostarrfighter.blogspot.com
A crossover artist from the world of graphic design and street art, Ben Qwek (MRB) straddles between mainstream illustration and adding a street edge to his projects. He has done gigs and featured for names such as Nike, Tiger Beer, JUICE and Territory Magazine.http://mrb-gks.blogspot.com/
http://www.benqwek.com/
Choy Kok Kee is a noted Singaporean digital media artist and an ex-Mensa international. He holds an MA in Design for Interactive Media from the Centre of Electronic Arts, Middlesex University, London. Prior to his studies, he was trained in advertising art/applied art and fine art. Kok Kee has worked in the creative industry for more than two decades as a creative consultant and art director. He is also an academic and advisor to tertiary institutions and art colleges.As an artist, Kok Kee first exhibited at the tender age of 11 in the late 1970s after being spotted as an art prodigy. Since then, Kok Kee has exhibited and won numerous art awards both locally and abroad. His work is acquired and collected by both foreign and local commercial institutions, government bodies and educational establishments. He is chairperson and member of governmental, educational, art and design advisory committees and professional bodies. Kok Kee is also the founder and mastermind behind the brand - Cult Of Creatives and the creative design agency - G.O.D. (Guru Of Design). Currently, he lectures and heads the Creative Media Design Section of the School of Film and Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
www.np.edu.sg/fms/aboutus/staff/Pages/ckk2.aspx
