About 継良 / keeliong • 萧

Trainer’s Domain Areas of Practice

Siew Kee-Liong is a visual artist who specializes in large-scale photography and digital video. He works with both digital and analogue technology, with his digital works typically consisting of B&W photographs of people, while his analogue works feature found objects. He uses his storytelling skills, which he has developed through his extensive background in film and photography, to create narratives through his still and moving images. Inspired by experimental films from the 1960s, Kee-Liong approaches photographs and their negatives as a material for further manipulation.

Over the years, his artworks have gained international recognition, being exhibited in various global art spaces, including Singapore, Japan, and the United States. The most recent one was a solo exhibition in May 2022, titled “Objects / 废弃物件 (II),” held at the prestigious Gajah Gallery in Singapore. The exhibition showcased a collection of images that encouraged viewers to explore the intricate relationship between objects and their users. These objects, often overlooked or deemed as waste, possess a certain beauty in their impermanence. Kee-Liong’s ability to highlight the transient existence and the fleeting nature of the aesthetic appeal of discarded ordinary objects turned the exhibition into an inward experience for the viewer.

Trainer’s Qualification

Kee-Liong is a well-trained professional who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Motion Pictures in 1989. This program equipped him with a solid foundation for creating visually compelling images, as he possesses the ability to translate aesthetics into still-frame artwork. In 1991, Kee-Liong further pursued his passion for visuals by obtaining a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. His extensive background in both the technical and artistic aspects of his craft has allowed him to become an expert in his field and enhance the skill and depth of his work.

Since 2003, Kee-Liong has worked as a faculty member at The School of Film & Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where he teaches photography, motion graphics, and video production. Notably, he is a certified trainer in the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) framework. This certification demonstrates his dedication to providing top-quality training programs.

Trainer’s Experience

He is a seasoned trainer who has conducted multiple seminars and workshops focused on digital media, motion graphics, and non-linear editing. His training sessions drew both enthusiasts and professionals from various sectors, notably the Ministry of Education, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, and Temasek Polytechnic. Similarly, media organizations such as Mediacorp Studios, Singapore Press Holdings, Walt Disney, CNBC Asia, and CNN (Hong Kong) also counted their employees among Kee Liong’s trainees over the decades.

Leveraging his expertise, he delivers multiple training sessions and workshops on photography through the Ngee Ann CET Academy. These sessions cater to both enthusiastic beginners and experienced professionals, making him a highly sought-after trainer in the industry. He also provides customized corporate training for organizations like POLWELL and the Singapore Civil Defence Force. His WSQ ACLP certification affirms his dedication to top-tier training programs. Currently a senior lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic since 2003, Kee-Liong teaches photography, motion graphics, and video production.

Kee-Liong is also a proud recipient of The Commendation Medal [Pingat Kepujian] in Singapore National Day Awards 2022 from the Prime Minister Office.