Pauline Phoon’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of spaces, both physical and conceptual. She employs a diverse range of materials to capture the essence of these spaces, recognizing that perspective plays a pivotal role in shaping our perception and experience. By manipulating perspective, Phoon invites viewers to embark on a journey into their own private mental spaces, where emotions and memories intertwine with the visual representation before them. Through her art, she aims to evoke a sense of introspection and transport viewers to a realm where the boundaries between the tangible and the intangible are blurred.

Phoon’s artistic journey is characterized by constant evolution and experimentation with diverse mediums. Initially focused on pen-and-ink drawings, she explored the use of white and iridescent ink on darkened backgrounds to create distinct visual effects that emphasise the spiritual values of buildings and spaces she has experienced. She employs a range of materials — sumi-e, watercolor and pigments — to translate her mental imagery onto a tangible canvas. A significant shift occurred in late 2023 when she transitioned from her predominant paper medium to abstracted imagery in a structure of glass sheets. The work “B-Infinity” has since been exhibited in Singapore, Venice, Rome, and London.

Pauline Phoon is a Singaporean artist who began publicly showcasing her art in 2021. Prints of her ink drawings of Singapore landmarks were sold at the Singapore National Gallery’s Gallery Store and at Design Orchard Singapore. By 2023, her growing recognition led to invitations to participate in group exhibitions in major art cities like Venice, Rome, and London.