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Sean Lean
1981, Malaysia
Sean Lean
1981, Malaysia

Sean Lean (b. 1981, Selangor, Malaysia) obtained his Diploma in Visual & Digital Arts from Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology in 2000. His work often deals with the issues of fragmented identities and the contradictions between traditional Eastern values and the lure of Western popular culture. Through his works, Lean examines his own history and personal memory and reflects on the events that have shaped his country and his region. He traces social, political, and religious tensions, disparities, and engages with stories that have shaped the collective memory of his region. Despite the seriousness of the issues, elements of humour often find their way into his practice.