Never Stop Playing – Gabriel Cheah

Gabriel Cheah
27.5(H) x 26.5(W) x 14.5(D)cm
Acrylic, 24K Gold Leaf, Hand-moulded Ceramic & European Crystals
2025
Seriously. In this outfit, diving into a shallow koi-lotus pond? With flippers in the air and legs mid-splash, the figure in Never Stop Playing is clearly not concerned with logic or limits. Gabriel Cheah presents a delightfully absurd moment that reflects his own spirited character — playful, rebellious, and joyfully unbothered.
This work is more than just visual humour. It celebrates the courage to find magic in mundane places, to live curiously and unapologetically. The oversized flippers and delicate pond setting speak to Gabriel’s belief that life does not need to be grand to be joyful. It simply needs imagination.Rooted in childhood wonder and personal expression, Never Stop Playing is a reminder to let go, have fun, and above all else, never stop playing.