Description

Inspired by the intimate revelations hidden within the artist's personal journal, the work features a layer of blue paint concealing an envelope - a metaphor for the unresolved issues and secrets that remain obscured or overwritten. The envelope bears the inscription "From: Niem 25 To: Niem 24", a poignant message from the artist to their past self, evoking a sense of nostalgia for moments that have slipped away. The letters and numbers are rendered in a personal cipher, embodying the artist's desire to articulate their innermost thoughts, even if they remain enigmatic and elusive.

Description from "UOB Painting of the Year" Exhibition, 2024.