Shan Shan Lim is a multidisciplinary designer and artist who weaves fibres, form, space and colours.
As founder, Shan Shan is responsible for leading our team to ensure that every project aligns with our vision and values from start to finish.
Her life and work has spanned several mediums and cultures — from canvas to murals, Malaysia to the UK. Our studio is the culmination of all her talents.
For all commission or collaboration enquiries, please email: contact@shanshanlimstudios.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts (Art & Design) (on-going)
Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design
Aalto University, Helsinki
BA (Hons) Textile Design
Central Saint Martins (UAL), London
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Camberwell College of Art (UAL), London
RESIDENCIES
2024 ΛΙΑ Residency, Greece
2023 Self-initiated Residency, Himachal, India
2022 Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia
2021 Self-initiated Residency, Finland
2020 Sepat House, Malaysia
TALKS
2025 Rise & Repaint, Art Professional Talk
2023 Guest Speaker, Graphic Design Assoc. Malaysia
2023 Guest Speaker, Doma Initiative: Breakfast Club
2022 Guest Lecturer, UCSI University
2017 Pow-Wow 11, Pow Ideas, APW Bangsar
2017 Biji-Biji Initiative, Fashion Revolution
EXHIBITIONS
2024 Works on Paper Lokal Bazar, Helsinki
2024 KL Art Book Fair KLSCAH, KL
2024 Inheritance APW Bangsar, KL
2023 Hello Malaysia Subject Matter Art, Online
2021 Hearth Lokal Gallery, Helsinki
2021 1000 Tiny Artworks The Back Room, KL
2021 Momo’s Art Fair Ormond Hotel, KL
2020 How Did We Get Here? Subject Matter Art, Online
2020 Common Threads The Back Room, KL
2020 Portal DECK, Singapore
2020 In Silence We Create futurprimitiv, Online
2019 P!NK Zhan Arts, KL
2019 P!NK Rumah Tangsi, KL
2019 I RISE Art Girl Rising, Sepat House, KL
2019 The Race of Flowers AweGallery PJ
2019 Women Behind The Arts Common Ground TTDI
2018 REKA IV Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2018 Pivotal The Linc, KL
2018 Women In The Arts Bank Negara Art Gallery, KL
2018 The 108 Project GMBB, KL
2018 Live Art d.d Collective Runway, Robinsons, KL
2018 REKA III Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2018 REKA II Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2017 REKA I Hin Bus Depot, Penang
2016 Allineamenti Cinema Gloria, Como
2016 Dust Green Fashion Week, Milan
2016 Dust Central Saint Martins, London
2015 Design+Make Lethaby Gallery, London
2015 You Are Here Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Portrait photo by Emilia Rautio
Our Partners
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Kush Linfield
HEAD OF MARKETING
Drawing on years of experience building brands across the globe, Kush oversees all of our messaging and outreach.
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Kevin Teh
DESIGNER
An award-winning creative based in Australia, Kevin brings an exacting eye to everything he designs — including our very own logo.
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This Could Be You
PARTNER WITH US
If you resonate with what we’re doing and want to be a part of it, feel free to reach out.