Yuki Tham

Yuki Tham (b. 1992, Gemas Baru, Johor) is a Malaysian artist whose work explores human emotions and psychological themes. After earning a Diploma in Fine Arts from Dasein Academy of Art in 2014, she gained recognition with a Silver Award at the UOB Painting of the Year (2014) and won top prizes at the Tanjong Heritage National Art Competition. Her debut solo exhibition, Beauty Behind the Madness (2017), and subsequent shows like Heart and Mind, Realigned (2020) delved into her own psyche. Yuki’s work, often introspective and personal, gained international recognition through art fairs such as Art Central (2024) and Art Jakarta (2022). Known for serene portraits of young women, her evolving style incorporates warmer tones and psychological depth, offering viewers a glimpse into her journey of self-discovery.

EDUCATION

2014

Diploma in Fine Arts, Dasein Academy of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2020

Heart and Mind, Realigned by Yuki Tham, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2017

BEAUTY behind the Madness with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

INTERNATIONAL SHOW / ART FAIRS

2024

Art Formosa with G13 Gallery, Eslite Hotel, Taiwan
Art Moments Jakarta 2024 with G13 Gallery, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel,Indonesia
Art Central 2024 with Art Projects Gallery, Hong Kong
CIMB Hotel Art Fair with G13 Gallery, Four Points by Sheraton, Malaysia

2023

Art Hsinchu 2023 with G13 Gallery, Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel, Taiwan
Art Formosa 2023 with G13 Gallery, Eslite Hotel, Taiwan
CIMB Art & Soul 2023 with G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2022

CIMB Hotel Art Fair 2022, Element Kuala Lumpur with G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Art Jakarta with Artserpong Gallery, Indonesia

2021

Hotel Art Fair @ Element Kuala Lumpur with G13 Gallery
Monsoons and Butterflies, Online Art Exhibition, One East Asia, Singapore

2020

Premonition, Online Art Exhibition, Kalwit Gallery, Thailand

2019

Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2019 with G13 Gallery, Matrade, Malaysia

2018

Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2018 with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2017

Art Kaohsiung 2017 with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2017 with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2016

Art Kaohsiung 2016 with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2016 with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2014

Art Expo: Breaking down the Wall, Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malaysia.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025

Urban Narratives @ Yap Ah Shak House, G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2024

Works of Bodies, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Figuratively Speaking, Titikmerah, Greydea Studio, Malaysia
Glance of a Dance, Sutra Gallery, Malaysia

2023

G13 @ 13, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Open House, Harta Gallery, Malaysia
Femme Fatale, Segaris Art Center, Malaysia
Aluminati 2023, Dasein Academy of Art, Malaysia

2022

From Guns to Roses: Emotive Subjects in the Contemporary World, G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2021

Girls, The Mic is Ours!, G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2020

FURiends: Portrayals of Cats and Dogs, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2019

In Sync: Artist Couples, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Figure it Out, Segaris Art Center, Publika Solaris Damansara, Malaysia.
Victress Niche with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Human Being by F Klub, Ken Gallery, Malaysia.

2018

Transit 3x3, MARS at Hom Art Trans, Malaysia.
Filling the Void: A Conversation between Man and Space with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2017

Figure in a Room by the F Klub, Malaysia.
Di Mana (where are) Young, National Art Gallery, Malaysia.

2016

Transit A2, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia.
We R Gen Y, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
G13 Bali Residency Program Showcase 2016, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Young Malaysian Artists – New Object(ion) III, Galeri Petronas, Malaysia.

2015

G13 5th Anniversary Show, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Configuration 2015, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Figure Out! Four Young Figurative Artists, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia.
Contemporary Propulsion: Influenced and Evolution, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2014

UOB Painting of the Year, Menara UOB, Malaysia.
Tanjong Heritage, Maya Hotel, Malaysia.
Catalysis, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia.
Configuration 2014, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2013

Tanjong Heritage, Maya Hotel, Malaysia.

AWARDS

2014

Silver Award, UOB Painting of the Year, Emerging Artist Category
1st Prize in Oil/Acrylic Category, Tanjong Heritage National Art Competition
Outstanding Achievement Award, Dasein Academy of Art

2013

3rd Prize in Oil/Acrylic Category, Tanjong Heritage National Art Competition
3rd Prize in Printmaking Category, Tanjong Heritage National Art Competition

Residency

2015

G13 Gallery Bali Residency Program 2015, Bali, Indonesia

Sentiment #15

Yuki Tham
82.5 x 80cm
Oil on Canvas
2023

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Sentiment #15

Yuki Tham
82.5 x 80cm
Oil on Canvas
2023

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Artist Statement

Yuki art delves into emotions and their management. She seeks equilibrium amid inner struggles and calmness. In this series, emotions turn into vibrant colors on flowers and plants, symbolizing inner worlds, the subconscious, and feminine charm.
Like women, blossoms and plants go through growth, decline, and rebirth, exuding beauty and strength. By blending nature with femininity, Yuki portrays the intricate link between female qualities and life’s changing dynamics. Overlaid flowers on female forms symbolize concealed thoughts and feelings. This technique reflects their subtle minds, prompting reflection on the profound inner world of women.

Vague

Yuki Tham
120x180cm
Oil on Canvas
2018

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Vague

Yuki Tham
120x180cm
Oil on Canvas
2018

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Rejuvenate I

Yuki Tham
150 x 110cm
Oil on Canvas
2023

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Rejuvenate I

Yuki Tham
150 x 110cm
Oil on Canvas
2023

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Artist Statement

This artwork explores the connection between sleep, nature, and vitality. The soft fabric represents comfort and the act of sleeping as a necessary process of bodily repair. Meanwhile, the presence of flowers and plants represents the cyclical nature of decay and growth, paralleling the process of cellular regeneration within our bodies. Through this connection with nature, we are able to recharge our bodies, minds, and souls, renewing our sense of vitality and energy to continue moving forward.