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Enchanting Asian Heritage Art

Sean Lee Contemporizes Ancient Chinese Motifs

— December 12, 2011 — Art & Design
Sean Lee is a Singaporean artist who's breathing new life into art motifs popular in ancient and present-day Chinese culture. From the animals of the Zodiac calender to legendary war heroes like Guan Yu, Lee draws it all in his own quirky brand of vibrantly illustrated cartoons.

Perhaps the most striking aspect about Sean Lee's work is how contemporary it looks despite being inspired by traditional themes. Lee's liberal use of color parallels that of modern street artists while his penchant for rendering exaggerated anatomical proportions resembles that of animators from studios like Pixar and Disney. Throw in the pristine and flawless look of vector imaging and you have illustrations that combine the best of the world centuries ago with the best of what society currently has to offer.

Fans of these designs will be glad to hear that they can purchase these images on apparel through Lee's Shabowl Brothers clothing line.
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Take on Traditional Chinese Culture - There is an opportunity to modernize traditional Chinese art and culture by contemporizing traditional motifs.
2. Incorporating Street Art and Animation Into Traditional Art Motifs - There is potential for combining modern street art and animation techniques with traditional art motifs to achieve a unique style.
3. Innovative Use of Vector Imaging in Art - The use of vector imaging in art presents new opportunities for creating pristine and flawless illustrations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Art and design industries can leverage contemporary takes on traditional art motifs to appeal to modern audiences.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel industries can collaborate with artists like Sean Lee to incorporate unique art designs into clothing lines.
3. Animation and Film - Animation and film industries can explore using traditional Chinese art motifs in combination with modern techniques to create unique and visually appealing content.
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