The Art of Khik Weng Keat

A Magnificent Wonder , acrylic on canvas, 2023.  24" X 18" This artwork is based on a 3D pop-up project done by the artist at college. Artist's notes The artist intends to integrate several aspects of ancient Egyptian symbolism into one object, which conveys its mystery and magnificent wonder. Symbolism References The painting includes references to various aspects of ancient Egyptian society, including mythology.  Deities Ra - the ancient Egyptian deity of the sun. Ra was portrayed as a falcon and shared characteristics with the sky-god Horus. Horus - the god of kingship, healing, protection, the sun and the sky. He was also most often depicted as a falcon. Anubis - the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a jackal, a dog-like creature. Osiris - the god of fertility, agriculture, the afterlife, the dead, resurrection, life, and vegetation. He was classically depicted as a green-skinned

  An Unexpected Match: Ultras vs. Aliens , acrylic on canvas, 2023. 30" X 24" The painting is inspired by an episode of Ultraman X , but the sport is changed from rugby to football (soccer). Based on the painting, a simple friendly football match unites various groups, including Ultras and various alien species. When sports unite the universe, anything is possible. The characters depicted in the painting are: The artist with the figures of the characters in the painting Ultras: Ultraman - striker Ultra Seven Ultraman Ace Ultraman Taro Aliens: Alien Baltan - goalkeeper Zetton Alien Metron Alien Guts Others: Pigmon - referee Bullton - the football Birdon - viewer from above