<p style="font-weight: 400;">Next-gen Kuala Lumpur-based artist speak on self-being and the current state of Malaysia through digital images.</p>

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      <p><span>&ldquo;Bedroom is our personal space, allowing us to show our true self &mdash; the same as our country, Malaysia is home and personal for us. Being comfortable in our skin and emotions, upholding our identity, also staying connected and accepting our differences. The empty wall is filled with our stories, a still imagery that represents ourselves and our environments. The overlaying and a collage of images are representational of individual life, thoughts and experiences that coexist in one living environment. The soft and harmonious colour palette and the warmth from the evening sun whose rays enter the room to project shadows of serenity and peacefulness in our present day. And I hope the shadow will continue forever.&rdquo;</span></p>
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      <p><em><strong>What do you love most about being an artist?</strong></em></p>
      <p><span>Freedom of expression. I&rsquo;m at ease every time I&rsquo;m in my creative mode.</span></p>
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      <p><strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">What&rsquo;s new with you?</span></em></strong></p>
      <p><span>I&rsquo;m working on a children&rsquo;s book with Yen Manso. I&rsquo;m doing </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">the illustration while Yen takes charge of the storyline. We both will also be coming out with a zine in collaboration with writer Fai. We have two-feature installations happening for the upcoming issue and we&rsquo;re excited to publish them.</span></p>
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      <p><em><strong>Where do you see yourself in 10 years?</strong></em></p>
      <p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">I envision being alive, peaceful and healthy. Though my career path remains unclear, I aspire to embrace spontaneity and follow my instincts over the next 10 years. My definition of success and maturity will be self-defined, free from the influence of others&rsquo; expectations and judgments.</span></p>
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      <p><strong style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><em>Which discovery inspired you most recently?</em></strong></p>
      <p><span>Isolation sparks the idea to seclude myself, enabling a keen analysis of the tiny details I&rsquo;ve overlooked. During this introspective time, I uncover unfamiliar emotions within, seeking to comprehend them. The emotions, combined with my visual interpretation of the incident, serve as inspiration for my next creative endeavour.</span></p>
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