artist statement and inspiration

Growing up in Malaysia, my world has always been brimming with vivid colours. Colour is something that I am extremely fond of and is an essential part of my life and who I am as a person.

The particular shade of Pink I’ve used in ‘Tropical Awakening’ reminds me of my favourite childhood drink, “Sirap Bandung” - a delicious heady mix of rose Syrup, ice and milk... a refreshing respite on a hot sunny afternoon.

This very inspiration carried through into the subject and creation, as I wanted the painting to exude a sense of the cool refreshing respite of shade created by the beautiful majestic palm leaves on a hot and humid afternoon.

I have also hidden messages and words of loving empowerment in the painting because I believe in the power of the subconscious mind. It is where beliefs, memories and untapped power are stored. 

​“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.”

‘A complimentary frame does significantly more for a piece of art than just mounting it, it brings out the true colour and impression of the piece to fill the entire room adding elegance and a personal touch of style’

– Alexandra, Founder of Curate International Pte Ltd

Together with Mishell we believe framing is an integral part of the full artistic appreciation of the piece, making it an extension of the artwork itself. Together as a team we spend hours designing each individual framing style to truly complement the piece of art, allowing it to work in any interior.

During the creative process we hand select each and every individual material and finish to create a truly unique artistically inspired style using only the highest quality of archival quality materials to preserve your work.

‘Tropical Awakening’ is framed in a beautifully minimalist style; mounted on glossy black acrylic panel to simply let this stunning artwork do the talking. Allowing all those incredible details, colours and textures of the mixed media to pop.