Yuki Tham
Monday
Yuki Tham
160 x 120 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Monday is often associated with the phrase "Monday Blues," a hue of blue that perfectly captures the mood many feel at the start of the week. Yet, what truly connects us is the variation in how we experience it—each person carrying their own purpose, their own drive. While the feeling may differ for everyone, it’s not simply about the weight of routine. It’s also about the quiet strength we summon to move forward, driven by goals, dreams, and the hope for a better day. That shared push transforms the blue of Monday from a symbol of pessimism into one of resilience and possibility, reminding us that each new start carries the potential for something greater.
Monday
Yuki Tham
160 x 120 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Monday is often associated with the phrase "Monday Blues," a hue of blue that perfectly captures the mood many feel at the start of the week. Yet, what truly connects us is the variation in how we experience it—each person carrying their own purpose, their own drive. While the feeling may differ for everyone, it’s not simply about the weight of routine. It’s also about the quiet strength we summon to move forward, driven by goals, dreams, and the hope for a better day. That shared push transforms the blue of Monday from a symbol of pessimism into one of resilience and possibility, reminding us that each new start carries the potential for something greater.
Rejuvenate I
Yuki Tham
150 x 110cm
Oil on Canvas
2023
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.
Rejuvenate II
Yuki Tham
150 x 110cm
Oil on Canvas
2023
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.
Hear No Evil
Yuki Tham
120 x 100cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
“Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” is a proverb symbolizing the avoidance of dwelling on evil thoughts.In today’s digital age, it is vital to choose carefully what we see and hear, especially online. A young woman as the central figure embodies the pivotal role of the youth in crafting tomorrow’s world. The use of a soft and dreamy color scheme creates an ethereal atmosphere, symbolizing a longing for a pure and harmonious world.
