Limei Shimmen

Being an animal lover as well as an artist, I flaunt the beauty of the skins by interpreting them on batik. I portray the animals, showing movement and focusing on their individual characteristics.

I would like to create awareness of the wildlife population facing a catastrophic decline, as there are fuelling demand of animal skins for fashion accessories and dealers are profiteering from this illegal but highly lucrative trade. Batik is a good example of wearable art and I concentrate my batik on wildlife. I hope more people appreciate the beauty of animal skins, yet without the need for the killing of the animal, in the form of art.

Shortlisted by London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2015:
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Shortlisted by London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2014:
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Honorary Mentioned by London International Creative Competition 2013:
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Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009, Open Category Winner, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010, Open Category Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2014, Open Category Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Baharuddin Vocational Institute

2011 Asia on the Edge (Pitch it) Finalist
2010
Raw Art @ Sculpture Square - Finalist
David Shepherd Wildlife Artists of the Year
Finalist - a batik piece, “White Tiger”, was exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London
2009
David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year
Won the Open Category in the worldwide competition.
Two batik pieces, “Scales” and “Green Python” were exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London.
Transitions, Sculpture Square’s 10th Anniversary Show Open Call
2008
The 3 Elements 5th Ngee Ann Art Exhibition
2007
Singapore Art Show Open Call