1. Miriam Omar
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Miriam Omar's irresistibly vibrant work rich with textures and colours often depict Southeast Asian culture. Although Miriam's passion for arts was evident from a young age, pursuing it as a full time career took some doing, and she embarked on a career in marketing and business development for several years.
"I've always loved to draw and paint as a child but never took it seriously as it wasn't encouraged for me to do so. Even during Form 5, I had to write a letter to my school to allow me to take Art as an SPM subject. My family wanted me to work in the professional field as that was a safer career choice. I ended up working as a business developer and marketer in the arts/creative/fashion industry," recalls Miriam.
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