For me, breathing serves as a bridge between the inner and outer worlds, much like the tides that connect land and sea.
The natural rhythm of inhalation and exhalation guides my artistic practice, where the expansion of water on paper mirrors the rise of breath, and its gentle retreat reflects the soft release of air.
The pigment, like breath, is carried effortlessly by the water, filling the fibers of the paper before contracting back.
Having been raised near bodies of water, I have always been attuned to the flow of tides—a rhythmic dance that parallels the act of breathing. This underlying rhythm informs my work, blending the abstract concepts of traditional Chinese aesthetics with my deep connection to the natural world.
Each piece is a meditation on the transient nature of existence, inviting viewers to breathe in sync with the art and discover the beauty in both stillness and movement.
Education and Experience
Min Suen has recently completed her MA Fine Arts studies at LASALLE College of the Arts, where she also received the Winston Oh Travelogue Research Award.
In 2020, she graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a BA in Philosophy. Her interest in pursuing art was first motivated by Nietzschean aesthetics during her undergraduate studies.
Since 2021, Suen has participated as a member of NAIKAN art collective and has exhibited with them in Emit.Time at I_S_L_A_N_D_S and Well:beings at HEARTH, an art platform by Art Outreach.
Suen has also participated in group shows across Singapore and Malaysia.
