London 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.