Hello there 👋️ my name is Lee Ping (俐萍).
I am an Art Director based in New York City.
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I believe in creating meaningful, unexpected, and exciting work that is culturally relevant and comes from an authentic point of view.
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My journey in the arts and creative industry spans over 18 years.
My specialisations/interests exist in the realms of:
📎️ Spatial Design
☂️️ Experiential Design💾️ Game Design🌀️ VR Sculpting
🔮️ Visual Identities
🐛️ Character Design & Illustrations
🍕️ Eating Pizza
My roots in graffiti/street art have endowed me with a unique approach to design and creative concepts, earning recognition from creative directors at Nike, Google, and Adidas, who have commissioned me for my distinctive style.
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Some highlights from my career include:
🎨 Art collected by Moby and being penpals with him
💎️ Lifestyle label Heatstroke Hotel approved and endorsed by Killer Mike
🤖️ In the list of artists that Midjourney has tried to bootleg
🌈️ Forbes 30 under 30 Creatives circa 2015
🖖️ Painting over 250 murals in NY, and 300+ more around the world
🔪️ Murals & graffiti pieces appearing in Hollywood movies and multiple TV series
💾️ Creating a map in Fortnite named Tourist Trap. Play it here.
🔥️ Getting embroiled in the whole #PIZZAGATE fiasco from painting Robertas Pizza & creating an art installation named Ping Pong Auto Shack. #wikileaks
🎈️ Volunteer art teaching near the Thai-Burma border town and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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My creative journey extends across continents 🌎️, where I've managed diverse teams in the production of experiential installations for global projects. I thrive in the face of challenges, demonstrating resourcefulness and composure in situations that would make others uncomfortable.
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My journey in the arts and creative industry spans over 18 years.
My specialisations/interests exist in the realms of:
📎️ Spatial Design
☂️️ Experiential Design🌀️ VR Sculpting
🔮️ Visual Identities
🐛️ Character Design & Illustrations
🍕️ Eating Pizza
My specialisations/interests exist in the realms of:
📎️ Spatial Design
☂️️ Experiential Design
💾️ Game Design
🔮️ Visual Identities
🐛️ Character Design & Illustrations
🍕️ Eating Pizza
🔪️ Murals & graffiti pieces appearing in Hollywood movies and multiple TV series
🔥️ Getting embroiled in the whole #PIZZAGATE fiasco from painting Robertas Pizza & creating an art installation named Ping Pong Auto Shack. #wikileaks
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In addition to my design work, I've ventured into various creative endeavors:
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Kingbrown Magazine, an independent art periodical featuring talented global artists
2.Heatstroke Hotel, a lifestyle clothing label featuring too-hot-to-handle items
(featured on Hypebeast and Complexland)
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My artwork has been exhibited in various institutions and galleries;
The ArtScience Museum, Singapore National Art Gallery, Gare St Sauveur & the Art Gallery of Western Australia AGWA.
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I occasionally do Tattoos
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I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and visual storytelling.
Available for freelance and collaborative opportunities.
Talk to me, for i am an interesting soul. ︎
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Client List:
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Nike, Serato, Patrón Tequila, Billionaire Boys Club, Adidas Originals, Vans, Uniqlo, Converse
Featured in...
Time Magazine “Virtual Reality is for Artists”
Huffington Post “25 women pushing the limits of street art around the world”
Huffington Post “25 street artists from around the world who are shaking up public art”
Complex Magazine "10 rising NY street artists you should know”, "15 street artists to watch in 2014”
CBS New York "6 women street artists you should know”
Talk to me, for i am an interesting soul. ︎
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Client List:
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Nike, Serato, Patrón Tequila, Billionaire Boys Club, Adidas Originals, Vans, Uniqlo, Converse
Things i enjoy:
︎Art Direction
︎Creative Concepting 🍎️︎Brand Identity
︎Experiential Installations
︎Web & Graphic Design
︎Art & Illustration
︎VR/AR
︎Food🍕️🍜
︎Food🍕️🍜
Employment history
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Design Bridge
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022Freelance Senior Designer/Art Director
Clients: Microsoft, Coke Studios
Role: Creative Concept, Art Direction
Interbrand
Mar 2018 - May 2018Freelance Senior Designer/Art Director
Clients: Microsoft
Role: Creative Concept, Illustration/Design
Nike
Mar 2014 - Dec 2019Freelance Designer/Artist
Shanghai, China and New York Markets
Role: Creative Concept, Art Direction, Illustration/Design
2014 Air Max Con Artist
2016 Red Hook Crit Experiential Installation & Graphics
2017 "Nike by You" SOHO Store Artist in Residence
2018 "Nike by You" Shanghai Store Artist in Residence
2018 Harlem Hoops
2019 SS23NYC
Critica TV
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011Art Director
Clients: ESPN, MTV Asia, Airasia, Singapore Tourism Board, VISA
Role: Art Direction, Illustration/Design
J Walter Thompson Worldwide
Aug 2009 - Jan 2010Senior Designer/Junior Art Director
Clients: Sony, HSBC, Singapore Tourism Board, DKNY
Role: Art Direction, Graphic Design
Iris Worldwide
Feb 2009 - Aug 2009Senior Designer
Clients: Adidas, Tiger Beer
Lifebrandz Group
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009Full-time Senior Designer/Art Director
Clients: Ministry of Sound, Cafe Del Mar, Zirca Club, Balcony Bar, Aurum, Clinic Bar, Lunar
Role: Art Direction, Graphic Design
Manic Design
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006Designer
Clients: National Heritage Board Singapore, The Cathay Cinemas, Dilmah Tea, Tiger Beer
Hasbro Toys
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005Full-time Illustrator/Designer
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