bio
Graduating with a Bachelor in Multimedia & Design from RMIT University, Malaysian born Illustrator/Artist Drewfunk now resides in Melbourne after deciding to quit his full-time job as a designer to live his passion. He draws his inspirations from the city streets whilst staying true to his oriental heritage and has been known to have an aerosol addiction.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
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Funk in a box / 2009 / Brood Box Gallery, VIC
Elevation Not Levitation / 2009 / Oh Really Gallery, SYD
Soft & Shiny / 2008 / Gorker Gallery, VIC
Prosperity Noodles / 2008 / Per Square Metre Gallery, VIC
Orientally Fresh / 2006 / Workshop, VIC
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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Mixed Business / 2010 / Ambush Gallery, SYD
Hard Cover No Jacket / 2009 / Oh Really Gallery, SYD
The Forty Thieves 2 / 2009 / Gorker Gallery, VIC
ART FARE / 2009 / Dempsey House, SINGAPORE
New Eyes Open / 2009 / Ambush Gallery, SYD
Over Growth 2 / 2009 / Last Chance Gallery, PERTH
Suit Up / 2009 / No Vacancy Gallery, VIC
No Comply / 2008 / No Vacancy Gallery, VIC / 2009 / Red Bull Academy, SYD
Drawing Machine / 2008 / Green – Wood Gallery, VIC
Landscapes / 2008 / Toy Soldiers Gallery, ADL
Rat’s Nest / 2008 / Federation Square, VIC
Skull Show / 2008 / Michael Koro Gallery, VIC
The Cut Out Show / 2008 / Per Square Metre,VIC
The 40 Thieves / 2008 / Gorker Gallery, VIC
Archetypes / 2007 / Revolver Upstairs, VIC
The Munny Show / 2007 / Villain Store, VIC
Urban Agenda / 2007 / Docklands, VIC
Studio C Launch / 2006 / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pin Ups / 2006 / Per Square Metre, VIC
Wild West / 2006 / Per Square Metre, VIC
Rumble / 2006 / Until Never Gallery, VIC
Smart Generation (Creative Festival) 2006 / Titiwangsa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Taman Saya / 2004 / Damansara Perdana, Malaysia
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PUBLICATIONS
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Interview on Status Magazine / by Kristine Dabbay / 2009
The Ark Project / by DGPH published by IDN / 2009
Interview on The Age A2 / interview: Lindy Percival / picture by Rodger Cummins / 2009
The Age / words & Image by James Cockington / 2009
Interview on JMAG / by Kane Nibberd / 2009
Cover of Melbourne Leader Newspaper / photo by Tony Gough / 2009
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COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC MURALS
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YARRA PLACE PROJECT, South Melbourne “Commission by St.Ali” / 2010
Jane Bell Lane QV, VIC / 2009
Project Ugly ‘Billboard Installation” SYDNEY / 2009
In Full Bloom, 580 Georget, SYDNEY / 2009
Lauriston Gils’ School, Commission Live Painting / 2009
JWT Advertising, Interior murals / 2008
Union Lane “Melbourne Council Comm.” / 2008
China Express / 2008
Finlay Lane “Melbourne Council Comm.” / 2007
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LIVE INSTALLATIONS & PAINTINGS
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Collaboration with Blek Le Rat (France) / 2009 / Hosier Lane, VIC
Melbourne Stencil Festival / 2009 / Yarra Sculpture Gallery, VIC
Transport Hotel / 2009 / Federation Square, VIC
Melbourne Ink Documentary / 2009 / Docklands, VIC
Cinch / 2008 / Finlay Lane, VIC
Trippy Sashimi / 2007 / Horse Bazaar, VIC
Zouk Ghetto Heaven Anniversary / 2006 / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Urbanscapes / 2004 / Central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
