Installation view of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Artwork details of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Artwork details of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Artwork details of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Artwork details of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Artwork details of exhibition "UOB Painting of the Year", UOB Bank, 2024.
Acrylic on canvas.
Description
As supernatural beings in service to higher faiths, angels are often depicted in human form with mighty wings, symbolising the blessings they bestow upon humanity. However, the artist presents a different image: an oversized, plump angel with tiny wings, pulled down by a fishhook. This serves as a profound metaphor for temptation, suggesting that even celestial beings, entrusted with noble duties, can be ensnared by worldly desires and material pursuits.
Description from "UOB Painting of the Year" Exhibition, 2024.
