Ryan Loi (筆名 夜焱) is a Singapore-based calligraphy artist working at the intersection of culture and branding.
He works with brands to translate cultural heritage into distinctive visual identity.
His practice draws from Chinese 書法 and Japanese 書道 — two expressions of the same ancient brush tradition.
Certified by Shuji Kenkyusha, Japan, he has received four Gold awards at its national calligraphy exhibitions across four consecutive years.
Permanent calligraphy art across all 62 private pool villas at Raffles Hotel Sentosa, including the Chairman’s Room. Live performances for Lexus, BBC Studios Asia, and Shiseido. Title design for productions at Esplanade and Nine Years Theatre.
As Creative Director of Whitewood Creative Co., his commercial work has earned multiple PromaxBDA international awards, alongside BBC Worldwide, CNN, Sony Pictures, and Walt Disney.
This dual fluency in classical brushwork and commercial strategy sets his practice apart from decorative calligraphy. Each commission is designed not only for aesthetics, but for brand impact.
Chinese 書法 is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, reflecting the depth and continuity of the tradition he practices.
Heritage is the advantage
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Bio
Selected Highlights
• 9 National Awards from Japan
• Selected works for Raffles Hotel Sentosa, Lexus, BBC Studios Asia, Shiseido, Esplanade
• Certified 6th Dan (六段) · 師範傳師補 / 師範教授 · Shuji Kenkyusha (Japan)
• Collaborations with National Arts Council, Nine Years Theatre, Mediacorp, Metro
Awards & Exhibitions (Japan)
• 2026 — Shohatsu Exhibition: Excellence 秀 (Kanji), Silver 銀賞 (Kana)
• 2025 — Tanabata Exhibition: Excellence 秀 (Kanji), Silver 銀賞 (Kana)
• 2025 — Shohatsu Exhibition: Gold 金賞 (Kanji)
• 2024 — Tanabata Exhibition: Gold 金賞 (Kanji)
• 2024 — Shohatsu Exhibition: Gold 金賞 (Kanji), Bronze 銅賞 (Kana)
• 2023 — Tanabata Exhibition: Gold 金賞 (Kanji)
Performances & Collaborations
• BBC Studios Asia · British High Commission, Singapore (2024)
• Lexus Singapore (2024)
• Sompo Asia · KOMA, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (2024)
• National Arts Council Digital Art Collaboration, Singapore (2023)
• Co-Exhibition with Kimie Nagai Sensei, Singapore (2023)
• Shiseido 150th Anniversary · ION Singapore (2022)
• Scene Shang · Raffles Hotel Singapore (2019)
• Xiamen National Art Gallery, China (2018)
Certifications & Titles — Shuji Kenkyusha (Japan)
• 2025 — 6th Dan (六段) · 師範傳師補
• 2024 — 5th Dan (五段) · 師範教授
• 2023 — 4th Dan (四段) · 師範助教授
• 2023 — 3rd Dan (三段) · 準師範高等科
Features & Press
• 2024 — LianHe ZaoBao, Singapore (Feb 4)
• 2023 — LianHe ZaoBao, Singapore (Aug 7)
• 2022 — HDB Community Article, Singapore (Apr 13)
• 2022 — Tatler Singapore (Dec)
Branding, Commercial Art & Campaigns
2026
• CNY Mascot Campaign · Mediacorp
2025
• Raffles Hotel Sentosa — Chairman’s Room & 62 Private Pool Villas
2024
• CNY Campaign · Metro
2022
• Corporate Gift Artwork · Metro
2021
• Brand Identity Calligraphy · Uncle Lee Confectionery
2019
• CNY Campaign · Mediacorp
2018
• Restaurant Wall Mural · Uni Gallery
Title Design — Film, Musical & Theatre
2025
• Twelve Angry Men 十二怒汉 · Esplanade & Nine Years Theatre
2023
• Immortal Variables 八仙变数 · Nine Years Theatre / Hsing Legend Theatre
• BOOM 建设繁荣 · Sight Lines
2022
• Between You and Me 你我之间 · Esplanade & Nine Years Theatre
2021
• Electrify My World 让世界触电 · Nine Years Theatre
2019
• First Fleet 第一舰队 · Nine Years Theatre
• Three Sisters 三姐妹 · Nine Years Theatre
2018
• Lear Is Dead 李尔亡 · Nine Years Theatre
• Immortal X XX神童 · The Theatre Practice
2017
• 梁Ju · Mediacorp Radio 972
Available for commissions, performances, and engagements worldwide.