I am a visual artist based in Naarm, Melbourne. I completed a PhD degree in Computer Science across Visual Art from University of Sydney in 2014. I had the opportunity to learn tonal painting from a family friend between the age of 8 to 14. It became my fondest memory and my fascination for painting has never stopped ever since.
My current practice in painting focuses on the narrative aspects of subject matters and using them for storytelling. I primarily paint in oil, acrylic and at occasion watercolour. I take an interest broadly in portraiture, still life, and landscape that represent or is part of everyday experience.
Artist Statement
My practice as a visual artist focuses on unravelling complex information embodied in different forms, definitive or non-definitive, through tangible visual representations such as storytelling. Within the painting practice, I am drawn to the symbolic representations of my subject matters, which are elevated visual elements from my own life experiences, surroundings, or the narratives of those I am familiar with. In terms of techniques and mediums, I aim to improve my understanding of contemporary impressionism by blending it with a variety of approaches. I primarily work with oil and acrylic paints, exploring various subjects such as still life, portrait, and landscape. Through my work, I strive to engage the interplay of light and colour, weaving narratives and symbolism that could connect with the viewers.