Chong Ai Lei
Chong Ai Lei
Born 1985 in Johor, Malaysia.
Currently lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
EDUCATIONS
Diploma in Fine Art, Dasein Academy of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
When I See You Again, The Edge Galerie, Malaysia.
Intertwine, with Art Projects Gallery, Hong Kong, China.
In The Room with Canna Gallery, Indonesia.
P!NK, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
INTERNATIONAL SHOW / ART FAIRS
Art Busan with G13 Gallery, South Korea.
Young Art Taipei with Art Door, Taiwan.
Art Taipei 2016 with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
Art Stage Jakarta, with G13 Gallery, Indonesia.
Art Busan, with G13 Gallery, South Korea.
Art Kaohsiung, with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
The Beginning, Maritime Silk Road Art Festival, Shanghai, China.
New Venture, Gwangju International Art Fair, with Galeri Chandan, South Korea.
Stepping Out, with Jada Art Gallery and Galeri Chandan, Art Stage, Singapore.
BEING HUMAN - Figuratism of Sixteen Malaysian Painters, Art Stage, Singapore.
Diversity - Malaysia Arts, La Galleria Pall Mall, London, United Kingdom.
Cheritera - START Art Fair, Galeri Chandan at Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom.
Young Guns Singapore Edition, Chan Hampe Galleries, Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore.
Concurrence, West Gallery, Manila, Philipines.
Affordable Art Fair, with Jada Art Gallery, F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard, Singapore.
For the Love of…, with Jada Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore.
Kembara Jiwa, The Travelling Show, Selasar Sunaryo, Bandung, Indonesia.
Kembara Jiwa, The Travelling Show, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Equility in Art, ASEAN Secretariat Building, Jakarta, Indonesia.
BOLEH! Taksu, Singapore.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Celebrating Diversity: Consuming Culture, Constructing Identity, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
In Sync: Artist Couples, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Face Value, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
ARTAID18 DIRI, Whitebox, Publika, Malaysia.
(Im) Possibilities with Galeri Chandan, Malaysia.
Art aid 2016, Charity Exhibition, Malaysia.
Transit A2 with HOM Art Trans Gallery, Malaysia.
5th G13 Anniversary Show, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
BEING HUMAN - Figuratism of Sixteen Malaysian Painters, White Box, Map @ Publika, Malaysia.
CATALYSIS ‘Contemporary Art by Dasein Graduates’, Hom Art Trans, Malaysia.
Prudential Malaysian Eye (Contemporary Malaysian Art), White Box & Black Box@Publika, Malaysia.
Flesh, The FKlub, Pipal Fine Art, Publika, Malaysia.
Young Guns, The Travelling Show, The Whiteaways Arcade, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Young Guns, The Travelling Show, White Box, Map@Publika, Malaysia.
Scent of Bali, The FKlub, G13 Gallery, Kelana Jaya, Malaysia.
Seated, Hom Art Trans, Malaysia.
Transit A4, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA) Winners Showcase, Map@Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Malaysia.
SKIN, House of Matahati (HOM), Malaysia.
Deceitful Truth, Gallery Chandan, Malaysia.
Figures, China House, Penang, Malaysia.
Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA) Finalist, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Visual Art Award (VAA) Finalist, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Arouse, 2 Man Show, House of Matahati (HOM), Malaysia.
Private Affairs: Figures, Nudes and Secret Desires, with Gallery Chandan, Malaysia.
Locals Only, Taksu, Malaysia.
Merapi Eruption Art Exhibition, House of Matahati (HOM), Malaysia.
Visual Art Award (VAA) Finalist, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
"Self-Conflict, Social Cohesion" Mini Auditorium, Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Young Malaysian Artists - New object (ion), Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ArTriangle 3, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Zinc Opening, with Zinc Art Space, Bangsar, Malaysia.
Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA) Finalist, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Blank Page, Wei Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Young & New Part lll, House of Matahati (HOM), Malaysia.
Iskandar Malaysia Contemporary Art Show (IMCAS), Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Palette, The Gallery @ Starhill, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Blossom Charity, a2gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
Miniature Art, a2gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
Art below 1000, Valentine Willie Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Various Artists Deciphering the Body a2gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
Art below 1000, Valentine Willie Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Art below 1000, Valentine Willie Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Untitled - Hunch Series, Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction, Henry Butcher, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
True Romances Series III, Asian Contemporary Art, Christie’s Auction, Hong Kong, China.
True Romances Series ll, Asian Contemporary Art, Christie’s Auction, Hong Kong, China.
Indolence Series, Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction, Henry Butcher, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
True Romances Series l, Asian Contemporary Art, Christie’s Auction, Hong Kong, China.
AWARDS
Winner of Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA 2011), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Honorable Mention Artist, Freeman Fellowship Asian Artists Program, Vermont Studio Center, U.S.
Visual Art Award (VAA) Finalist, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Honorable Mention Artist, Freeman Fellowship Asian Artists Program, Vermont Studio Center, U.S.
Visual Art Award (VAA) Finalist, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA 2009) Finalist, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Just Like You
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
Our Secret
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
Everything Happens For A Reason
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
16 - 30 AUGUST 2025
In Sync
24 August - 7 September 2019
FACE VALUE
7 - 22 December 2018
G13 Gallery 5th Anniversary Show
18 - 31 December 2015
SCENT OF BALI
1 - 26 May 2013
ART BUSAN 2018
20 - 22 April 2018
ART TAIPEI 2016
12 - 15 NOVEMBER 2016
Art Stage Jakarta 2016
5 - 7 Aug 2016
Art Busan 2016
20 - 23 May 2016
