Alex Lee (b 1990,  Ipoh Lives and works in Penang)  is trained as an architect. Alex has initiated several independent projects in his hometown — The Ipoh Bus Project sought to revive interest in small town bus systems, LOCAL an architectural commentary zine,  and Tiny Art Space in the old town heritage trail zone to promote interest in local and design. He was at Lostgens independent art space in Kuala Lumpur where he helped work on placemaking and community mapping of the Jalan Sultan area.  He was recently selected to participate in the Transactions in the Field a masterclass and art project on challenging the role of citizen participation through participatory public art.