The painting shows a fashionable tiger hybrida confidently striking a pose for the viewer. Surrounding the hybrida is a myriad of shapes and colourful geometric forms. As we gaze into the background, we gradually see the shapes recede into the far distance. At the far right of the canvas is a reflective orb. As it captures all the details from the surrounding structures, there seems to be a mysterious figure at the center of it. Who can it be?

Liminal was made specifically for White Jacket and was inspired by the constant changes and fluid demands of the contemporary design industry. To work at the highest level, it is tricky to maintain control while pushing one’s creative edge. This painting hopes to channel such energy and inspiration to the space and to those who view it.

The term liminal can be used to describe a transitional being, a metamorphic state or undefined spaces. In short, liminal suggests a condition where the final outcome is yet to be determined.

In the painting, while the tiger hybrida is dressed in a chic classy attire, it also dons a space helmet. This suggests that the figure is in a foreign environment. However, its pose suggests that it is at ease and it has everything in control. Even if the blocks around the hybrida appear to morph and grow the liminal figure is unfazed as it casually gazes at the viewer.

The orb, also known as the “globus” in Latin, often appears in Western painting to represent the globe or earth. In this case, the orb represents the unification of skills and ideas to become a stream of creative essence.