I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Singapore, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual arts and education. I am curious about the hidden pedagogies of everyday encounters and the practice of virtual arts. I run UNCOUTH, curate Domain 603, and founded The Crumple Theory. I design and lead Visual Art lessons for children, focusing on portfolio development, art theory, and hands-on practice.

Joni Dam

I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Singapore, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual arts and education. I am curious about the hidden pedagogies of everyday encounters and the practice of virtual arts. I run UNCOUTH, curate Domain 603, and founded The Crumple Theory. I design and lead Visual Art lessons for children, focusing on portfolio development, art theory, and hands-on practice.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Singapore, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual arts and education. I am curious about the hidden pedagogies of everyday encounters and the practice of virtual arts.

I run UNCOUTH, curate Domain 603, and founded The Crumple Theory. I design and lead Visual Art lessons for children, focusing on portfolio development, art theory, and hands-on practice.

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Language

English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Art Educator at The Drawing Mint (Singapore)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Responsible for conducting Visual Art lessons for children aged 3 years old and above, focusing on portfolio development and practical art techniques.
Galleryist at Ota Fine Arts Singapore
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Worked closely with the project manager on the curation of art exhibitions, fairs and sales; tasks included proofreading, client service, event planning, and administrative duties.
Private Arts Educator at Self-employed / Private Arts Educator
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Conduct Visual Art lessons for children aged 4 years old and older, focusing on portfolio building and art theory.
Artist Director at UNCouth (Singapore)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Founder and Artistic Director responsible for curatorial roles across all projects and exhibitions.
Artistic Director at Domain 603 (Singapore)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Oversee artistic direction and curation for Domain 603, including project development and creative direction.
Founder & Educator at The Crumple Theory (Singapore)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder and educator; running a private studio with a personal pedagogy philosophy and research with students.

Education

Diploma in Fine Arts at Lasalle College of the Arts (Singapore)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
BA(Hons) in Fine Arts at Lasalle College of the Arts (Singapore)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Masters in Arts Pedagogy and Practice at University of the Arts Singapore
August 5, 2024 - January 31, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other