Shan Shan Lim is a multidisciplinary designer and artist who weaves fibres, form, space and colours.
As founder, Shan Shan is responsible for leading our team to ensure that every project aligns with our values from start to finish.
Her life and work has spanned several mediums and cultures — from canvas to murals, Malaysia to the UK. Our studio is the culmination of all her talents.
For all commission or collaboration enquiries, please email: contact@shanshanlimstudios.com
EDUCATION
BA (Hons) Textile Design
Central Saint Martins (UAL)
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Camberwell College of Art (UAL)
RESIDENCIES
2024 ΛΙΑ Residency, Greece
2023 Self-initiated Residency, Himachal, India
2022 Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia
2021 Self-initiated Residency, Finland
2020 Sepat House, Malaysia
TALKS
2023 Guest Speaker, Graphic Design Assoc. Malaysia
2022 Guest Lecturer, UCSI University
2017 Pow-Wow 11, Pow Ideas, APW Bangsar
2017 Biji-Biji Initiative, Fashion Revolution
EXHIBITIONS
2024 | Works on Paper | Lokal Bazar, Helsinki
2024 | KL Art Book Fair | KLSCAH, KL
2024 | Inheritance | APW Bangsar, KL
2023 | Hello Malaysia | Subject Matter Art, Online
2021 | Hearth | Lokal Gallery, Helsinki
2021 | 1000 Tiny Artworks | The Back Room, KL
2021 | Momo’s Art Fair | Ormond Hotel, KL
2020 | How Did We Get Here? | Subject Matter Art, Online
2020 | Common Threads | The Back Room, KL
2020 | Portal | DECK, Singapore
2020 | In Silence We Create | futurprimitiv, Online
2019 | P!NK | Curated Zhan Arts, KL
2019 | P!NK | Rumah Tangsi, KL
2019 | I RISE | Sepat House, KL
2019 | The Race of Flowers | AweGallery PJ
2019 | Women Behind The Arts | Common Ground TTDI
2018 | REKA IV | Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2018 | Pivotal | The Linc, KL
2018 | Women In The Arts | Bank Negara Art Gallery, KL
2018 | The 108 Project | GMBB, KL
2018 | Live Art, d.d Collective Runway | Robinsons, KL
2018 | REKA III | Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2018 | REKA II | Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2017 | REKA I Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2016 | Allineamenti | Cinema Gloria, Como
2016 | Dust | Green Fashion Week, Milan
2016 | Dust | Central Saint Martins, London
2015 | Design+Make | Lethaby Gallery, London
2015 | You Are Here | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Profile photo by Athina Chrissaki
Our Partners
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Kush Linfield
HEAD OF MARKETING
Drawing on years of experience building brands across the globe, Kush oversees all of our messaging and outreach.
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Kevin Teh
DESIGNER
An award-winning creative based in Australia, Kevin brings an exacting eye to everything he designs — including our very own logo.
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This Could Be You
PARTNER WITH US
If you resonate with what we’re doing and want to be a part of it, feel free to reach out.