London Art Biennale

Mariah Solikin

Surge

Surge by Mariah Solikin, Acrylic on canvas, 2024

Selected for the 2025 London Art Biennale, Indonesia. Acrylic on canvas, 2024. 76x102cm.

It always begins with a stir No one really knows why Perhaps it starts with a thought Follows by restlessness Which becomes intent Then it surges and dances It always begins with a stir…

Indonesia born, Singapore raised, Mariah has lived in Hong Kong for 25 years. Covid lockdown has rekindled her passion in painting. She is a self taught artist who uses acrylic and water colour to express her different styles, thoughts and emotions. Her works are culmination of self-discovery and living in 3 different countries.There are elements of contradictions and paradox in her works reflecting her personal feelings and her way of embracing both the complexity and simplicity of life.