Tag: family 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…