Self-Inflicted Wounds

132cm x 107cm (52” x 42”) Oil on Canvas 2019 This painting presents an intimate and visceral portrayal of the Thaipusam ritual, capturing the piercing of a devotee’s body in close detail. The composition draws the viewer’s eye to the moment when a man, with focused determination, slides a sharp needle into a roll of skin pulled taut. The act
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Thaipusam Moving against Traffic

This painting captures the annual Thaipusam ritual pilgrimage as it unfolds in urban Singaporean. The scene juxtaposes ancient devotion with urban cities, creating a narrative of tradition navigating contemporary life. Male devotees are depicted with their bodies pierced by meter-long needles, a testament to their spiritual endurance and commitment. Alongside them, women carry milk pots gracefully atop their heads, embodying
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Morning Pujas

109cm x 198cm (43” x 78”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2014 Twilight Pujas also a red painting, and Morning Pujas with yellow and blue water, capture the serene and timeless ritual of evening and morning pujas along the Ganga. Women are portrayed immersed in their devotional practices—gestures reverent and deliberate. The scenes emanates a quiet strength, celebrating the resilience of
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Twilight Pujas

114cm x 182cm (45” x 72”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2014 Twilight Pujas also a red painting, and Morning Pujas with yellow and blue water, capture the serene and timeless ritual of evening and morning pujas along the Ganga. Women are portrayed immersed in their devotional practices—gestures reverent and deliberate. The scenes emanates a quiet strength, celebrating the resilience of
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Belief

127cm x 150cm (50” x 59”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2012 In the painting titled Belief I try to captivate the viewer with a monochromatic red palette amplifying the intensity and depth of its theme. Set in the vastness of the ocean, it features a procession of women immersed in water, their gestures reflecting reverence and devotion. At the forefront,
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Crash

152cm x 170cm (60” x 67”) Oil on Linen Canvas 2016 Crash captures the poignant juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, focusing on women performing morning pujas along the River Ganga—a ritual deeply rooted in centuries-old practices. However, these rituals now unfold against the backdrop of significant environmental and urban transformations. The sacred river, revered as the “Mother of India,” is
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