​This is a working series depicting life as well as the flora and fauna found in Brunei.
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​"Supermoon at the Mangroves"
Digital Illustration 
2020

On May 7th, we saw the last Supermoon of 2020. The animals found in the Brunei mangroves such as the Irrawaddy Dolphin & Crocodile come out to play under its bright light. With Covid19 having a constant presence in our daily lives, we see a shift in the balance of human and nature. As humans practice social distancing and staying at home, nature becomes more prevalent and both flora and fauna are given a chance to thrive.
 
This piece won first prize in the 'Human & Nature Balance' category for The New Normal Virtual Art Exhibition "The COVID Experience" organized by Kaleidoscope Studios & The US Embassy, Brunei.
 



​"Kampong Darussalam"
(Abode of Peace Village)
Digital Illustration
2020

This piece depicts a traditional Malay 'kampong' house. its facade inspired by the colours and patterns of the old palace 'Istana Darussalam' - the birthplace of our Sultan. A biawak (monitor lizard) strolls along the pathway. Confident with its predator status and enjoying the slow paced life of Brunei. A cat lurks behind the leafy mounds, watching it closely. It devours the village kittens and chicks after all - an easy meal. The warm sun nourishes everything within its reach, plants grow high and flowers bloom providing shelter and food for its many inhabitants. Inspired by prosaic scenes of daily life, but reality portrays the beauty and poetry in Creation.
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“Padian”
Digital Illustration
2020
 
Padians were Bruneian women from the water village who used to trade and sell a variety of foods and products on their boats. They would generally carry daily necessities and in demand items from the main land that weren't readily available to the people who lived in the water village. Padians are virtually non-existent now due to modernisation.
 
They wore large hats called “Siraung” made of straw, and some had different patterns and designs on it. The hats were quite specific to Brunei because they were much larger in size in comparison to other floating market traders around the world. It makes sense because Brunei can get extremely hot especially during the midday sun as we have tropical weather all year round.
 
This Padian is selling local fruits such as bananas, rambutans, kembayau & pidada (mangrove apples). Her boat is decorated with Tenunan & Ayer Muleh Patterns. Bright and happy looking Simpor flowers adorn her boat. The Bunga Putar tenunan patterns float along the serene Brunei River.