Tag: cultural heritage

Jillian Cheong creates vibrant paintings and textile collages inspired by Singapore’s extraordinary biodiversity, transforming everyday encounters with birds, insects, tropical plants, and urban nature into joyful celebrations of colour and discovery. A former biology teacher, she combines scientific observation with expressive artistic storytelling, encouraging viewers to slow down and notice the remarkable wildlife often hidden within familiar surroundings. Her richly layered compositions are filled with intricate botanical details, luminous birds, and playful patterns that reward close looking and invite a deeper connection with the natural world. More recently, Jillian has incorporated…

“I paint because I love it,” says Cher Pruys, the self-taught hyperrealist whose art captures everyday beauty with breathtaking detail. In this honest and inspiring chat, she shares her path, her process, and what keeps her going.

“I don’t think much about legacy, but I hope my work helps people feel something,” says Andriana Yemetta Kedariti. In this interview, the Cypriot ceramicist shares how her childhood, cultural roots, and love for ancient pottery inspire her handmade vessels—and why art will always be a part of her life.