Joy of Living is a magnificent piece from Lee Long Looi. The scene, set in an interior space, bursts with life and is masterfully composed of an arrangement of five women in sinuous curving lines and a cat to form a complete image, unified and surrounded by vivid modulation of stripes. Each individual is rendered in a refined palette of white, beige, blue and red, leading to a strong visual contrast, pulsating with rhythm and movement. Lee Long Looi graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1964, and enrolled at the Arts Student League, NYC, USA in 1969. He furthered his studies in graphics at Pratt Institute, NYC, where he was awarded a scholarship and was appointed as teaching assistant. His solo exhibitions were held at Art Salon @ SENI, Kuala Lumpur (2010), The Gallery @ Starhill, Kuala Lumpur (2009), Schacknow Art Museum, Plantation, USA (2002-2003), Catalina Art Gallery, Miami, USA (2000), Pamil Art Gallery, Puerto Rico (1999), and Art Focus, Singapore (1997). The artist currently resides in the USA. His awards include 1st prize in watercolour, WSOAE award, USA (1981), best in show (mixed media), Fort Lauderdale Art Guild, USA (1987), best in show (mixed media), Chicago Tribune Art Exhibition, USA (1992) and 1 st prize (mixed media), South Miami Hospital art exhibition, USA (1994).