Hidden Geometry

When On Cheong first invited me to collaborate with them, I had the idea to use my Bias colour chart from the Bias Colour Series to expand my exploration into skin tones and human nature.

The central concept was to apply a hide-and-reveal approach to all the jewellery designs. This inspiration came from the dilemma of wanting to express ourselves but being too reserved or shy to show our true side. 

In each design, the primary colours that make up human skin, red, blue, and yellow, would be incorporated onto unique surfaces. The colours would be made of enamel, and the main jewellery would be platinum gold.  

Bias colour chart from the series Bias colours

Top of colour chart umbrella

Underside of colour chart umbrella

Ring

The ring was designed to show only platinum on the outside and enamel parts on the inside. The internal colours can only be revealed when the ring is removed. 

Brooch pin

The brooch pin was created with the concept of revealing and hiding. Like an armour plate, the cover can be closed to hide the colours inside or opened to invite conversation and reveal a brighter character. 

Earrings

The earrings were designed to look simplistic and plain from the front but seen from the side and in close-up, they reveal the same primary colours. 

Read more: On Cheong x David Chan

National Identity (On going - 2024)

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PRESENT PAST

Bapak 
Oil on linen
80x110 cm
2024

5 stars arising
Oil on linen
160x200 cm
2024

Farquhar's eden
Oil on linen
160 x 200 cm
2025 

Good job, son
Oil on linen
80 x 110 cm
2025 

CONVERSATIONS

We've build a nation with their hands
Oil on linen
160x120 cm
2025

A plentiful harvest
Oil on linen
160x120 cm
2025

One people, one nation
Oil on linen
160x120 cm
2025

Child's play
Oil on linen
80x110 cm
2025

Read more: National Identity 4.0

Pretence

Pretence

Chameleon 2
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Chameleon 
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Fashionista 2
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Fashionista 
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

From womb to tomb series

Globetrekker
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Miss Colour 2
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Miss Colour 
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Performer
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Mr Colour
56x38cm
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano
2023

Mr Colour 2
56x38cm 
Acrylic and embossing on primed Fabiano 
2023

Read more: Pretence

2009 Androgenie

Androgenie

Bark quack sneer and hum
Oil on linen
117 x 117 cm
2022 

Androgenie - baby rabbit (edition 1)

Bark quack sneer and hum
Oil on linen
117 x 117 cm
2022 

Bark quack sneer and hum
Oil on linen
117 x 117 cm
2022 

Read more: 2009 Androgenie

Liminal Beings

Liminal Beings

Centauree

Centauree
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted
H179 x W76 x D190
2009
(1/3)

Centauree
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted
H179 x W76 x D190
2009
(AP)

Centauree
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted, 24k gold leaf
H179 x W76 x D190
2009
(2/3)

Chimerative

Chimerative
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted
H127 x W117 x D93
2009
(AP)

Chimerative
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted
H127 x W117 x D93
2009
(3/3)

Chimerative
Aluminium, Fibreglass, Hand Painted, 24k gold leaf
H127 x W117 x D93
2009
(2/3)

Read more: Liminal Beings

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