Tree Series: Rain Tree

24"x30" (61x76 cm)
Acrylic on canvas. 2024
S$900


The inspiration behind this acrylic painting of a rain tree in Singapore emerges from a desire to celebrate the vibrant, dynamic essence of nature through a bold and imaginative lens. Rather than striving for realism, this painting reinterprets the rain tree’s majestic presence using vivid colors and abstract forms to evoke a sense of energy and wonder.

In Singapore, the rain tree is a prominent symbol of lush tropical beauty, known for its expansive canopy and graceful branches. By employing vibrant and unconventional colors, the painting transforms this familiar tree into an explosion of artistic expression. The acrylic medium enhances the intensity and richness of these colors, creating a lively and engaging visual experience that captures the spirit of the rain tree in a fresh, imaginative way.

This artwork seeks to transcend traditional depictions of nature by embracing a more abstract approach, allowing the tree’s form and essence to be conveyed through a spectrum of lively hues and dynamic brushstrokes. It invites viewers to experience the rain tree not just as a natural element but as a vibrant, almost surreal presence within Singapore’s landscape.