My artwork invariably reflects personal experience. In this case, my choice of colours is influenced by comics. I have an interest in faces and portraits. For me, a face is a subject matter that is balanced and has expression. The position of the eyes, nose and mouth can in itself inspire artistic ideas. Here in this artwork, only the nose is left human. I have depicted all the other features as being spoilt by technological development. I can’t help but observe that metropolitan development results in the destruction of heritage buildings, a disparity between the rich and poor and the mushrooming of high rise living that pigeon-hole the people.
Ultramundane No.15: Metropolis
2013 / Acrylic & oil pastel on jute / 182.5 x 244cm
