Joel Yuen's series of archival inkjet print photographs, entitled Anatomical Fantasies Of Meat won the grand prize at the UOB Painting Of The Year, Singapore in 2008. It was the first photography artwork to receive the grand prize. A contemporary approach was devised to express the theme of anatomical still life as perceived by the artist. Drawing reference from the Western still life painting tradition, the work features web-like animal organs portrayed with the effects of light and shadow. Joel Yuen studied at Nanyang Technological University's School of Art, Design & Media with a major in Photography & Digital Imaging (BFA) and received his MA Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art & Design (London). Yuen has been focusing his practice on social issues within the context of Singapore, and how the work challenges the established norms of visual perception and understanding. His preferred medium is photography, video, and sculpture. His innovative approach and concept had also seen him featured in the Nouvelles Vages: File Not Found, at Palais de Tokyo, in Paris. He had a special Singapore show titled, Future Proof, at the Singapore Art Museum at 8Q. The other awards of this 'hot' multidisciplinary artist include 3rd Prize in the United States International Photography Awards (2008), the Crowbar Awards Best of Photography (2008), and Merit Prize in the first Ngee Ann Distinguished Sculpture Awards in 2010.