Description

The work explores the artist's experiences during field trips along the coast of Vietnam, where he witnessed the sea encroachment, deforestation, and the impact of hydropower dam constructions on the Mekong River. Utilising techniques of cutting and burning wood panels combined with painting and printing, the artist creates a multi-dimensional image that reflects the complex relationship between humanity and nature. The imagery of waves and people from various regions intertwines, mirroring nature's resistance while questioning how humanity treats the environment.

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