The Art of Khik Weng Keat

  Crooked Jungle , acrylic on canvas, 2024. 24" X 24" A crooked man lives in a crooked wooden house in a jungle full of crooked trees and crooked animals. This painting is inspired by the rhyme " There Was a Crooked Man " and is dominated by crooked and bent designs. Crooked lines are employed to convey excitement, restlessness and/or anxiety, which is perhaps reflected by the chaotic situation in the painting. The situation may have caused the crooked man to get out of the house to investigate.

  Shrine of Harmony , acrylic on canvas, 2023. 24" X 16" The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac symbolize the earthly branches. In order, they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs has a unique character that differentiates them from one another. Every individual is different to every other individual, as they attach themselves to factors (like race, religion, hobbies, etc.) which make these individuals appear similar although these things are shallow. Although some of the signs are conflicting with others (e.g. rat and horse, ox and goat, etc.) and may struggle to feel in sync with each other, building mutual respect and tolerance as well as accepting and appreciating differences in each other are vital for stability. Despite said differences, everyone is equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. The painting is inspired by visits to Thean Hou Temple in ...

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 dep...

These paintings by the artist is part of a study based on architecture from September to October 2018. They are primarily based on building paintings done by Vincent Van Gogh. A recreation of  Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen  by Vincent Van Gogh, 1885 A recreation of  Old Church Tower at Nuenen, ('The Peasants' Churchyard')  by Vincent Van Gogh, 1885 A recreation of  The Yellow House ('The Street')  by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888 A recreation of  The Church of Auvers by Vincent Van Gogh, 1890 A recreation of White House at Night by Vincent Van Gogh, 1890

  Mount Rush-ROAR, acrylic on canvas, 2020. 12" x 8" This painting is a parody of the famous US monument Mount Rushmore which depicts four mighty carnivore mammals in place of the original's heads of four US Presidents. The four animals are the lion, tiger, wolf and bear. All four are powerful symbols which are revered across four continents. The lion represents Africa and the tiger represents Asia. The wolf and the bear share a range throughout Europe and North America. The wolf is a respected symbol in Italy as it played a role in the legend of the founding of Rome. The brown bear is an icon of strength and protection in North America and Europe.

This Art Block collection showcases the variety of architectural styles in various countries of the world, ranging from religious buildings to tourist attractions. Angkor Wat Angkor Wat, acrylic on art block, 2019 Located in the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument. It was originally built as a Hindu temple by the Khmer Empire during the rule of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. The building is a national symbol and prime tourist attraction in Cambodia and is prominently featured in its national flag throughout its evolution. Forbidden City Palace Forbidden City Palace, acrylic on art block, 2019 The Forbidden City is an iconic building complex in Beijing, China. The building pictured is the Palace Museum located in the Forbidden City grounds which was formerly the Chinese imperial palace and the residence of the Chinese emperor from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912.  Neuschwanstein  Disne...