Meet Agatha “Agy”
Hello there! I’m a textile artist based in Singapore. I love to draw with thread to create delicate lines and textures, producing surfaces that are not only vibrant and dynamic, but captivate the viewer.
In all of my textile art work, I use the technique of free motion machine embroidery where I carefully guide the needle and thread through layers of fabric and fibers to create collages and 3D textures. As an environmental advocate, I believe in “the power of limitations” and slowing down to appreciate nature. I make use of whatever findings I can find at home and in my surroundings, and upcycling them in my art work.
I intertwine the machine stitches with various surface markings - including natural dyes and hand stitching. The resulting marks are a translation of what I capture and feel from the inspiration through the walks and observations of my surroundings. My favourite subjects are living things or natural phenomena that are usually ignored by humans or out of sight. These include weeds, corals, moss and even erosion.
Artist Bio
Agatha 'Agy' Lee is a self-taught Singaporean textile artist . Her previous career as an environmental policy maker has enabled her to bridge the gap between nature and art. Her work explores slowing down, and making visible the things that are usually 'hidden' from the public’s eye. Her work has been shown and collected throughout Asia and Australia. Her first solo, “Hues of Loss” (2023), focused on the beauty and fragility of coral reefs, and her recent works were showcased and spotlighted at Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2025. She has received broad support for her work, most notably from the National Arts Council, Singapore, National Library Board, Singapore, and Post Museum Singapore.
Agy regularly teaches textile art workshops and collaborates with communities and educational institutions to produce site-specific installations. She is a member of the Society for Embroidery Work (UK) and Fertile Art Refinery Singapore, and her work has been featured in publications such as Tatler Singapore, Patchwork Professional, and The Straits Times. She is a member of the Society for Embroidery Work and Fertile Art Refinery Singapore.
