I create art using recycled paper and paper products—newspapers, old calligraphy practice sheets, drafts from past notes and dissertations, corrugated cardboard, packaging materials from cereal boxes, egg cartons, and envelopes. Each of these discarded materials finds a second life in my work, rather than being simply downcycled.
Working with my hands is something I deeply enjoy. Transforming raw materials into meaningful objects feels like expressing my ideas through touch. I experiment with the different shapes, colors, and textures that paper offers, often embracing its natural tones. Sometimes, I add color during the pulp-making process or paint directly onto my projects.
Festive seasons and special events inspire me to create personal and home projects, bringing joy through handmade decorations.
When I’m not making paper-based art, I spend time sketching and painting.
Since 2016, I have been an active member of Urban Sketchers, joining regular sketching activities with fellow artists. Sketching on location allows me to document places and moments, especially in the small town in southern Peninsular Malaysia where I now live. Having moved from the capital city, I see this town with fresh eyes, capturing its charm and my experiences through sketching.
Occasionally, I also sketch and paint my cats and dogs, preserving little moments of their everyday lives.
Past activities
2025
Art show Di Tepi Sungai, 1-4 Nov, Riverfront Art Center, Batu Pahat
(Art Exchange Artist Program, 8 Sep – 20 Oct, Riverfront Art Center, Batu Pahat)
Sketchbook 19 Artists Joint Exhibition, 1-16 Mar, Creative Circle Studio, Johor Bahru
2024
Urban Sketchers Johor Bahru Sharing session “Urban Sketching” with Art Club members, 20 Dec, Foon Yew High School-Kulai, Kulai
Abstract Art Exhibition Beyond Resonance, 12-22 Dec, Southern University College, Johor Bahru
Urban Sketchers Batu Pahat Exclusive Art Exhibition The Charm of Jalan Penggaram, 21-24 Nov, Hakka House, Batu Pahat
宽柔学校111周年暨古来分校启用20周年校庆艺术展, 26 Jul-3 Aug, Foon Yew High School-Kulai
International Women’s Day Art Exhibition 2024 Southern Art in My Heart, 8-22 Mar, Southern University College, Johor Bahru
2023
Project “A Pace, A Sketch, A Spectrum of Life” AAAP Achievement Charity Art Exhibition, 28 Aug – 10 Sep, Y-Space, Johor Bahru
Urban Sketchers Batu Pahat & 2023 Calendar Joint Exhibition, 26-28 May, Niqui Space, Batu Pahat
2019
Rasa Sayang 创。东西II Annual Group Art Exhibition, 19-21 Apr, Beans ‘N Cream, Batu Pahat
2018
Urban Sketchers Batu Pahat Group Exhibition 创·东西, 19-21 Jan, Viana Academy of Art, Batu Pahat
2016
Urban Sketchers Batu Pahat Annual Exhibition My Sketching Journey, 8-21 Dec, Roundabout Kafe, Batu Pahat
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