Pride (2020) by Wong Jia Yaw ( Edward ) | Acrylic and Pen on Canvas | Original Painting | 3 feet x 3 feet

“This painting represents having both a person and emotion or feeling be connected together. Pride can be strengthened or weakened when the feeling gets boosted or hurt. Self-esteem may be an important role in mental health. When tough things hit us, we can keep pushing through with our perseverance.

A healthy amount of pride can encourage more achievements and success for a person.”

Title : Pride, 2020 

Artist : Wong Jia Yaw ( Edward )

Medium : Acrylic and Pen on Canvas

Size : 3 feet x 3 feet

Price : RM 2,000

A little bit about the Artist 

🌟 Wong Jia Yaw (Edward) graduated with a 6-months intensive course in Fine Arts which is organised by the organization of Nukilan Jiwa Arts, and trainers from University of Malaya. Currently, He is studying Diploma in Information Technology. 

He was keen in arts and painting when he was 6 years old and then he had been enjoying it for 6 years before he stopped due to the incident. In April 2014, Edward was encouraged to participate in Abilympics Competition for Selangor and Kuala Lumpur (Painting Category). 6 months later, He was chosen to be one of the artists with disabilities by the organization of Nukilan Jiwa Arts, and University of Malaya for studying a 6-months intensive course. He made two paintings for those art exhibition; one of which was purchased by of one of the co-founders of Maybank.

🍃 “Disability doesn’t stop me from pursuing arts, and drawing out something unbelievably creative." - Wong Jia Yaw ( Edward ) 

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

Thank you and we hope you enjoy your art experience here. 🤗