Liner Series — Eco presents a lively dimensional play of lines, exploring the dimension between inner and outer space. His works call to attention for the conservation of the global environment, where natural landscape is corrupted by human development and intervention. The artist illustrates with detail a fine depiction of still life comprised of a traditional oil lamp, with an environmentally themed message embedded in the work.
Yeoh Kean Thai has garnered international recognition through prestigious awards, including the Phillip Morris Art Award (Malaysia), the Freeman Fellowship, 2008 and the Commonwealth Award - International Artist Residency (2009). His solo exhibitions include Code Red: Action to Neutralise, SGFA Gallery Residence, Kuala Lumpur (2011) and Links, SGFA, The Private Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2007). His group exhibitions include Tashkent Biennale International Exhibition, Uzbekistan (2005), International Asian Art Fair, Park Avenue, New York (2008), Paths Of Thought, Gallery II Ramo d’oro, Naples, Italy (2008) and Vermont Studio Center Show, USA (2008). He was also the first artist from Malaysia to have work featured during New York’s Asian Art week in 2008.