In my artistic journey, charcoal serves as a starting point rather than a sole focus, acting as a gateway to a broader exploration of form, color, and texture. As a diasporic individual, my work is influenced by the dynamic nature of existence, the interplay of identities, and the uncertainties inherent in the materials I engage with.

My inspiration emerges from the forms abundant in nature and the everyday objects that surround us. These elements serve as the foundation for my artistic language, driving me to celebrate shapes and textures through the use of diverse materials. Whether it's charcoal or others, I view materials as partners in a collaborative dance, each with its own potential to contribute to the visual narrative.

I am fascinated by the transformative power of pushing materials beyond their conventional limits. This act of transcending materials allows for the birth of new forms, unseen and unimagined. My goal is to create a visual language that results in minimalistic abstract images, emphasizing both literal and object-oriented simplicity.

The juxtaposition of different textures and natures in my works is intentional. By weaving together disparate elements, I seek to create a dialogue about the dichotomy between flux and stability. The visual poetry that emerges from these contrasts speaks to the ever-shifting nature of our surroundings and the intrinsic beauty found in moments of equilibrium.

In essence, my art is a journey of exploration, not confined to a single medium but a celebration of forms in all their diversity. Through this visual language, I invite viewers to contemplate the nuanced dance between stability and flux, echoing the complexities of the human experience.

EXHIBITIONS

2023

  • Which is Which?, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • Singapore Contemporary, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Jakarta

  • The Door to the Future, Art Stage Osaka, Osaka International Convention Centre, Japan

  • ArtSG, Gajah Gallery, Singapore.

2022

  • New Beginnings, Grand Opening of Gajah Gallery in Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Art Jakarta Again, JCC Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Art Jakarta Gardens, Hutan Kota Plataran, Indonesia

  • Grounded: A Group Show of Emerging Artists in Southeast Asia, Art Fair Philippines

  • Reframing Roots, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

2021

  • Twentyfive, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • Realities in Flux: Art Fair Philippines Online

  • Art Moments Jakarta Online

2020

  • Singular Moments, a solo show at Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • Playing with Paper: Intimacies and Possibilities, Digital Exhibition, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • Streets Of Hope, an Initiative by NAC, Singapore

  • Humanity of Small Things, Digital Exhibition, a group show by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • VERNISSAGE, GG I ABHK 2020, a group show at Gajah Gallery, Singapore

  • SEA Focus 2020, represented by Gajah Gallery, Singapore

2019

  • Bank Art Fair, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

  • New Now III, CONVERGENCE, a group show at Gajah Gallery, Singapore

2018

  • 3rd Jogja International Miniprint Biennale (JIMB), Yogyakarta

  • Centering the Margin, Group show, Lim Hak Tai Gallery, Singapore

  • Best of Best Show, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

  • Graduate Diploma Show, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

​2017

  • TCC, VivoCity and Bugis Outlets, Singapore

2016

  • The Spiders with Seven Tau-Geh Legs, The Little Skool House at Downtown East, Singapore

  • EAST Meets WEST, ON AIR Gallery, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

PROJECTS

  • Painting Smiles, Brash Basah Complex, Singapore, 2017-2018

  • Kids Play Area, Grange Road, Singapore, 2017

  • Ling Kwang Home, Singapore, 2017

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  • SINDA Excellence Award 2018, Singapore

  • Distinction in Diploma in Fine Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

INTERNSHIP

  • Workshop Intern, STPI (Singapore Tyler Print Institute), River Valley, Singapore, January– May 2019

EDUCATION

  • 2018, Diploma in Fine Arts, Specialization in Painting, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

  • 2013, Principles of Layout, Typography, and Web Design, FMDS, Singapore

  • 2006, 3D Animation Training Program, Toonz Animation Pvt. Ltd., India

  • 2005, Masters in Communication and Journalism, Madurai Kamaraj University, India

  • 2003, PG Diploma in Media Presentation, University of Madras, India

  • 2002, Bachelors in Visual Communication, Bharathiyar University, India