CYNXWONG
Artist Bio
Cynthia Wong Xuan Ru (b.2002) is a Singapore-based Fine Art artist, who works mainly with installation works. Cynthia is currently pursuing a Diploma at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore. As a self-motivated individual, she had been awarded best in Art as she topped her school cohort in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Cynthia’s work, titled Food in Red was selected for the Singapore Youth Festival 2018 and with that she attained a certificate of recognition (Special Mention), exhibiting in the National Art Gallery Singapore.
In 2019, she was awarded Edusave Good progress award for her academic achievements and in 2021, she attained the Dean's list award for her outstanding results and good conduct.
Artist Statement
As an aspiring artist, her current practice revolves around the use of installation art focusing on ideas of human relations and mental well-being. As she see's the co-relation between humans and nature.
“ I feel nearer and more part of nature, where there are no fears and boundaries. With this, I can create and work from any space, to soak in the atmosphere that surrounds me. These inspire me to capture the inherent beauty of the presence of nature and humanity, hoping to convey, connect and empathize with my audiences. More than that, I see the importance to express oneself and I want to illustrate it rather than explaining them. To me, ways of expression don't have to be words but a moment of experience, and my way of illustrating it is through the lens of nature, the voices and experiences of others.”
Through that, she is constantly challenged by today's dilemma of the current issue that is inspired, by her faith and believe in reflecting upon the purpose of life.