The Art of Khik Weng Keat

 BEWILDERING BIODIVERSITY Biodiversity is defined as the variety of biological life in the world or in a particular ecosystem. A high level of biodiversity is said to be beneficial to the environment, as both flora and fauna interact with each other in a constant arms race for survival, with these struggles being essential for the balance of life on Earth.  Bewildering Biodiversity , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 10" X 10"  Unicorn Grassland Unicorn, acrylic on canvas, 2020 The unicorn is a mysterious animal. Many people believe that unicorns resemble horses with a single horn emerging from its forehead. It also may have originated from sightings of horned herbivorous mammals which usually have two horns with one of them broken, making it look as it it had one horn on its head. Lion Lions in grassland, acrylic on canvas, 2020 In ancient times, lions were thought to be the “kings of the jungle”. However, lions do not live in dense forests but prefer open gr...

MAJESTIC MENAGERIE III A menagerie can be defined as a collection of exotic and unique animals, and the term also refers to a precursor to modern zoos which also showcases exotic animals. In the 18th century, the term menagerie is used for animal collections by aristocrats or royals who seek to display their power and wealth because exotic animals are quite difficult to acquire and harder to maintain. The natural world, however, had a vast collection of diverse life which can be considered unique in their own ways. Majestic Menagerie Vol. 3 , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 8" X 8"  Gorilla Mountain Gorilla, acrylic on canvas, 2020 Gorillas are the largest of the great apes. They are mostly vegetarians and live in large groups. Gorillas are also considered to be highly intelligent and have been observed to use tools in the wild. The dominant male in a group of gorillas is called a silverback. Snow Leopard Snow Leopard, acrylic on canvas, 2020 The snow leopard is...

MAJESTIC MENAGERIE II A menagerie can be defined as a collection of exotic and unique animals, and the term also refers to a precursor to modern zoos which also showcases exotic animals. In the 18th century, the term menagerie is used for animal collections by aristocrats or royals who seek to display their power and wealth because exotic animals are quite difficult to acquire and harder to maintain. The natural world, however, had a vast collection of diverse life which can be considered unique in their own ways. Majestic Menagerie Vol. 2 , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 8" X 8"  American Alligator American Alligator, acrylic on canvas, 2020 The American alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) differs from most crocodilians in having a shorter, rounded snout and the teeth on the lower jaw being hidden when the animal’s mouth is closed. They inhabit swamps, streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes in the southeastern United States. Elephant Elephant and Lotus, acryli...

FANTASTIC FANDOMS This collection of fan arts is based on science fiction films and TV series such as Transformers , Godzilla and Ultraman , in which the artist is a big fan. Fantastic Fandoms , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 10" X 10"  Godzilla MosuGoji (1964 Godzilla) and ShodaiRado (Showa Rodan), acrylic on canvas, 2020 BioGoji (Early 1990s Godzilla) vs. Ghidorah, acrylic on canvas, 2020 Godzilla vs. Kong on Skull Island, acrylic on canvas, 2020 From its first appearance in 1954 until now, Godzilla, the dinosaur-like Japanese movie monster, had its design evolved and made numerous monster allies and enemies. Allies include the pterosaur-like Rodan and the moth-like Mothra, while Godzilla's enemies include the three-headed dragon, King Ghidorah. After almost 60 years since their first fight, Godzilla will face the gigantic gorilla King Kong once again in 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong .  Ultraman Ultraman vs. Gomora, acrylic on canvas, 2020 Ultra Seven vs. ...

MESOZOIC MASH-UP Dinosaurs throughout the Mesozoic era come in various shapes and sizes, from small theropods the size of turkeys to large herbivores bigger than a school bus. Dinosaurs evolved a wide range of forms to fill in various ecological roles which are similar to the natural world today. The assortment of the unique families of dinosaurs made the Dinosauria a very interesting group for scientists and popular culture to tap into.  Mesozoic Mash-Up , acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 10" X 10"  Baryonyx Baryonyx in habitat, acrylic on canvas, 2020 Baryonyx means "heavy claw", which refers to the large claw on each of its hands. Most scientists believe that Baryonyx used its large hand claws to catch its primary prey item, fish. Baryonyx lived in England during the early Cretaceous period, where it shared its habitat with plant-eating dinosaurs like Mantellisaurus , a more slender-built relative of the Iguanodon , and the pterosaur Ornithocheirus ....