A Contagious Hug (2020) by Pan Wai Ling (Claire)

“In research, hugging has a good effect on our health especially dopamine and oxytocin. It may protect us against illness. Oxytocin is known as “cuddle hormone” and it is associated with happiness and less stress. On the other hand, hugging is a very comforting and communicative type of touch. As you see a person with colors hugging a colorless person, they release a colorful vibe (emotions).”

Title : A Contagious Hug, 2020
Artist : Pan Wai Ling (Claire)
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Size : 59.4 cm x 84.1 cm
Price : RM 1,500

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A little bit about the Artist

🍃 Pan Wai Ling (Claire) graduated with a Bachelor of Designs (Hons) Professional Design (visual communication) in 2017. Since childhood, art, illustration, and cartoon have been parts of her life. There are a few friends who love art and they never stop impressing her with their beautiful art and styles. She loves to express her feelings through art and explore art more. To her, art is not like the reality that we live in. Art represents the freedom and voice we paint & art on canvas.
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🍃 "Listen to your heart while drawing/painting.” - Pan Wai Ling (Claire)

Claire is one of the 2 hearing-impaired / deaf artists in the exhibition, "Be Kind. Have Courage : Mental Health Awareness".