June AhBeng
Hailing from the humble town of Kuching, June seeks to be successor for her late father's whole life's work and passion: creative art. As the youngest daughter of the beloved late Raphael Scott AhBeng, June takes after her father in having an over imaginative mind since young and converts it into spectacular works of abstract art. By taking inspiration from nature, especially the rare flora and fauna that are inhabiting the island of Borneo, she is able to craft intricate patterns and rhythms that resonate back with the exquisite species found locally. Aside from the whimsical elements of nature which occupies her canvases, June adds her own flair and personality by adding a little surprise within each painting; a stiletto. The juxtaposition of the stiletto among the foliage of natural elements hides in plain sight; seemingly like a fun mini easter egg hunt for the viewer. She adds that the heels symbolize her views on play and leisure, believing that life should always be full of pretty things and bountiful happiness. June gives viewers a glimpse into her mind by bringing her paintings to life with bursting bright colors and playful strokes. Vines and foliage abundantly the canvas and blend seamlessly with other elements brought into the artwork. She mainly specializes in acrylic paint, while also being able to use other. mediums and media if she chooses such as ink and watercolor. Over the several years, June has already been exclusively tasked to paint for private art collectors locally in Malaysia, with some even crossing international borders. Despite the whimsical childlike subjects, her works exhibit a more sophisticated and mature painting style. Aesthetically pleasing and emotionally appealing to both children and adults, her works undoubtedly invite curious eyes in. “I’ve been creating art since my early childhood. I started painting tiny pictures because it was handy during my travelling days with watercolors and acrylics and soon discovered that I likes to create textured art paintings on large size canvases. My artwork to hang it on a wall – for me, there’s more to it than just paint, brushes, knives, solvents and canvas. Each one of my paintings has a story behind it. They’re part of my dreams, hopes for tomorrow, memories from yesterday, and dreams of the future. When I’m in front of the easel, I release a substantial amount of passion, emotion and energy on each art piece I’m working on. When ypu are buying one of my paintings, it comes with a little piece of my soul in it.” – June AhBeng
