The Multifaceted Expert OLIVIALEE
Principal designer of Olivia Lee
A graduate of Central Saint Martins BA (Hons) Product Design, the multi-hyphenate combines her experiences in London with her Singaporean roots to establish a culturally nuanced design practice in the heart of South-east Asia. Now, at the helm of her own eponymous practice, the 2018 Her World Young Woman Achiever continues to push the boundaries of design, while nurturing the next generation of creatives through teaching.
What elements do you believe are essential for Singapore to establish a distinct and recognisable identity?
We already have a very distinct and recognisable creative identity. It is in the quality, intensity and rigour of our most talented designers and artists here. The best of us are already world-class, and our creative signatures go beyond visual shorthands and national codes. I believe that Singapore creatives inherently carry the country’s flag as they push the boundaries of their own practice, so there is no need to be overt about it. We are not a homogeneous bloc of creatives with a unified visual brand identity.
How can Singapore leverage its unique multicultural heritage and blend it with technology to create a truly Singaporean aesthetic in art and design?
One only needs to take stock of the state of the world, to appreciate that Singapore by-and-large has done an incredible job fostering diversity and multiculturalism. The best examples of work expressing our unique Singaporean circumstances have been organic and authentic. One is Govindharaj Muthiah’s bespoke chair for Pope Francis during his 2024 visit to Singapore. Govindharaj, a carpenter and practising Hindu, approached temples and mosques for leftover lumber. He then designed and handmade a chair repurposed from all this material. Work like this makes my heart sing, and I’m super proud to be Singaporean.
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