Blue and white Chinese ginger jar with Malaysian dragonfly This piece is inspired when the Dragonfly came to my balcony and stayed overnight and only left after I started to paint again. Before her arrival, I was going through a... Continue Reading →
Blue and white ginger jar with crane and bat symbols Blue and White : Red Durian flower with crane and batAcrylic on acid free paperSize A4RM 600 (USD 150)(unframed) Bat (fu 蝠)The bat is a symbol of happiness and joy.... Continue Reading →
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My art seeks to bring back the power of symbols which is an important part of my heritage. For someone who isn't good at verbal communication, the power of visual language becomes the primary mode of communication. Underneath the fullmoon... Continue Reading →
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Rise above. The rooster in Chinese culture is considered an embodiment of five virtues: civil culture, martial qualities, courage, benevolence and trustworthiness. The rooster and the sun symbolises high achievement and is a lucky charm to ward off evil spirits.... Continue Reading →
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The feminine phoenix in Peranakan culture is a mythical bird that not only brings transformation but only appears in places where there is peace, prosperity and happiness. It is a symbol of beauty and grace. 🌺 The stencil street art... Continue Reading →
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Another article about my art exhibition in the Edge options magazine, Malaysia. Thank you for the feature. As an artist, it makes me so happy to see my first solo exhibition 'Treasures of a Straits Chinese' so well received ❤️... Continue Reading →
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Happy Chap Goh Meh. Today is the last day of Chinese New Year and traditionally we throw oranges into the sea to find a soul mate. It is the Chinese version of Valentine's Day. I'm throwing this whole basket in... Continue Reading →
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Follow the light home. Tomorrow is the full moon and last day of the Lunar new year which is celebrated by lighting lanterns. Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of s symbolic carp lantern
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Check out your Chinese Zodiac for the new year in this months Harper's Bazaar by Joey Yap. Illustrations by me. Click here to read the digital copy: http://harpersbazaar.my/culture/love-luck-will-like-2018-according-chinese-zodiac/12/
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