Casey Chen
Singapore
Casey Chen is a rare design-crusader of the Singapore Identity.
In his long body of multi-disciplinary works the last decade spanning Design, Objects and the Arts; Casey Chen has always demonstrated an ability to draw in inspiration from what is unique about and around us.
Casey is like a storyteller, weaving in narratives of memories and nostalgia with his whimsical interpretations of familiar objects. His ability to reinvent and re-appropriate these familiar objects and symbols in a most bold and uncanny manner makes him stand out amongst the designers of his time.
In his seminal yet possibly his simplest work, Casey Chen created a Singapore heart flag. This is his patriotic tribute to the country he loves dearly. A passionate believer of sharing good design, Casey Chen is also the pioneer Singaporean Designer to have showcased his works in Designboom fairs around the world since 2006.
He published his first book in 2013, Singlish Tales – The Three Little Pigs Lah. Being a relentless dream chaser of design, a bold and passionate designer, his latest art installation : The Prosperity Tunnel in Jurong Point during the Chinese New Year Period 2014 Jan.
He has his own Jewerly Brand using his name (CASEY CHEN) and heading a series of SunGlasses to be launch in a international Trade show end of 2014 also brand under "Casey Chen".