Painted in translucent layers of luminous colour, Listening illustrates a group of women in flowing, elegant lines amidst a dynamic interplay between light and shade, highlighting the artist’s technical mastery of delicately blending together the figures and ground. The ladies are breathing in fresh air through their slightly opened mouths, which signifies a rich spiritual life force filled with energy. Lee Long Looi graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1964, and enrolled at the Arts Student League, NYC, USA in 1969. He furthered his studies in graphics at Pratt Institute, NYC, where he was awarded a scholarship and was appointed as teaching assistant. His solo exhibitions were held at Art Salon @ SENI, Kuala Lumpur (2010), The Gallery @ Starhill, Kuala Lumpur (2009), Schacknow Art Museum, Plantation, USA (2002-2003), Catalina Art Gallery, Miami, USA (2000), Pamil Art Gallery, Puerto Rico (1999), and Art Focus, Singapore (1997). The artist currently resides in the USA. His awards include 1st prize in watercolour, WSOAE award, USA (1981), best in show (mixed media), Fort Lauderdale Art Guild, USA (1987), best in show (mixed media), Chicago Tribune Art Exhibition, USA (1992) and 1st prize (mixed media), South Miami Hospital art exhibition, USA (1994).