Student sharing insights of her artwork in the 25x25 exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery

Ms Alexis Lim (right) shared insights of her artwork inspired by Aung Khaing’s “Kogyi Kyaw Nat (Min Kyawzwa Nat)” (2014) with (from left) Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU Vice-Provost, Education, Professor Kwok Kian Woon, UAS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sabine Benoit, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Professor of Marketing (Practice) and Prof Lily Kong, SMU President. They were at the 25x25 exhibition in SMU de Suantio Gallery, where 25 diverse artworks created by students, in response to pieces from the SMU Art Collection, were showcased.

"Law is a continuous interaction between structural forces (malevolent or benevolent), and human agency. This work narrates the progress of constitutional law appeals concerning 377A, the law that criminalises intercourse between gay men. This is done through drawing from the origin story of Sun Wu Kong, the Monkey King. Specifically, through his challenge against the Jade Emperor, subsequent imprisonment in the elixir cauldron, and emergence from the holy fires of Samadhi. This gives him 火眼金睛 (Huǒyǎn-jīnjīng, firey eyes), the ability to recognize evil. The work draws from the fauvist inspirations of the Burmese artist, Aung Khaing, in celebration of the spirit of perseverance and rebellion." -- Alexis Lim, Year 3, Yong Pung How School of Law