Born in Korea. Lives and works in Singapore.

EDUCATION

2006 Master of Fine Art (Painting), The Open University, UK

2003 Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) with High Distinction, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia

2002 Diploma in Fine Art (Painting) with Distinction, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore

AWARDS/GRANTS

2010 The 2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Singapore Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2009 Platinum Award, The 28th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2008 The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2007 Winner of the Abstract Category, The 26^th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore
The 2007 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong

2006 Winner of the Abstract Category, The 25^th UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2005 Honourable Mention, Philip Morris Singapore Arts Awards 2005, Singapore

2004 NAC Emerging Artist Grant (Visual Arts), National Art Council, Singapore
Certificate of Recognition, Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards 2004, Thailand
Highly-Commended, The 23^rd UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

2003 Juror's Choice, Philip Morris Singapore-ASEAN Art Awards 2003, Singapore
Winner of the Abstract Category, The 22^nd UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2010 Om Mee Ai, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore
Om Mee Ai Open Studio in Milan, OMMEEAIStudio, Milan, Italy

2009 Nebula, Chapel Gallery, Sculpture Square, Singapore

2008 Abstract Abstract, Taksu Gallery, Singapore

2007 Abstract Beauty, Artist Residence@157 Tembeling, Singapore

2006 Making the Grid,Taksu Gallery, Singapore
Om Mee Ai: Solo 2, Red Dot Gallery, Singapore

2004 Grids & Intarsia, SG Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Singapore

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010 Dis/placement:6, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Singapore
The 2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, ARTSPACE@Helutrans, Singapore

2009 The 28th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore

2008 The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong
The 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, NAFA Galleries I & II, Singapore

2007 Hopscotched, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
The 2007 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists, Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong
The 26^th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore

2006 The 25^th UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
MA Fine Arts Degree Show 2006, Earl Lu Gallery, Singapore

2005 Philip Morris Singapore Arts Awards 2005, NAFA Galleries I & II, Singapore

2004 Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards 2004, National Art Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
The 23^rd UOB Painting of the Year, Tunnel, Esplanade, Singapore
THE LASALLE SCHOOL: 20 Years of Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts, Earl Lu Gallery I & II & Alumni Centre, Singapore

2003 Philip Morris Singapore-ASEAN Art Awards 2003, Atrium, MICA, Singapore
Bilateral Bonds, Taksu Gallery, Malaysia & Singapore
The 22^nd UOB Painting of the Year, Jendela, Esplanade, Singapore
Taksu Singapore grand opening Group Exhibition 2003, Taksu Gallery, Singapore
No Apologies: 10^th RMIT University Bachelor of Fine Art Graduation Exhibition, Earl Lu Gallery I, Singapore

2002 NewWorks by 7 Contemporary Artists, Art Motion Gallery, Singapore
Complementary, Earl Lu Gallery II, Singapore
ARTillery: 26^th LASALLE Diploma in Fine Art Graduation Exhibition, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore