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Art Scene
Inspired
By Nature
Hannef Esquander talks to modern contemporary artist
Christine Das about her obsession with Mother Nature and the
intricate art pieces that it inspires.
T
he
earth is filledwith
beauty and all things
wonderful that has that
has been the source of
inspiration for delicate art
pieces by artists of the past and present.
Christine Das happens to be one of them.
The Penang-born artist is highly regarded
in the local art scene for her Nature
inspired artworks and her very impressive
resume. After years of being employed
in design and art related positions, Das
decided to takematters into her own
hands and ventured out on her own to
become the award-winning visual artist
that she is today.
Annaand theKing
“I obtainedmy Graphic DesignDiploma
at the nowdefunct Sain Academy of Art
Penang. I have always loved drawing and
colouring fromthe time I learnt to hold a
pencil. The love for art has never stopped
growingwithinme” says Das.
After 18 years of working, the boredom
of of the daily work routine kicked in and
it got Das thinking about her life and
its purpose. Aftermuch soul searching,
she decided to take a bold step by leaving
her job towork on contemporary art which
highlighted something that was very close
to her heart, that beingNature.
Das chose contemporary art (painting) as
her way to express her art sensibility after
realising howmuch she enjoyedworking
with themediumwhile shewas a scenic
painter/artist on the set of Hollywoodmovie,
Anna and the King. The filmwas shot in
Malaysia back in 1999. Working under Peter
Collias, she fell in lovewith the process and
the freedomof expression that camewith it.
Art in thepurest form
“Based on feedback, I could say thatmy
paintings have a style that is recognisable as
my own. I ama female artist for conserva-
tionwho does not only paint but also gets
involved hands onwhenever possible
in advocacy outings or excursions.My
canvasses are advocates and fundraisers
for conservation of our rainforests and
its inhabitants, especially the Bornean
elephants. I collaborate actively with local
NGOs like Borneo Conservation Trust and
WWFMalaysia in support of this cause,”
explains Das.
ORIGINALITY acrylic on canvas.
POWERWITHINacrylic on canvas.
The artist.
FOCUS acrylic on canvas.