ABOUT THE WORK

Though known for her eye-catching and candy colored aesthetics, this piece by contemporary artist Yeo Kaa seemingly breaks from her own artistic conventions in order to emphasize the darkly profound depths that often inhabit the underbellies of her works. Despite being known for her style’s eclectic energy and accessibility given her influences from modern and contemporary styles such as Pop art and the Superflat style, Yeo’s works often carry with them deep and personal experiences. Consequently, her pieces come off as real and genuine tableaus of both her personal experiences and the overarching human condition. In this piece entitled Surrounded By Many and Still Feeling Lonely, Yeo does not obscure her intention behind multiple layers. Instead her message and theme is clear. From the direct and succinct nature of her title, to her use of familiar and recognizable symbolisms and archetypes, her piece is accessible and free from showy prerequisites. Despite being deeply personal, Yeo’s work shows how individual problems often require a social solution. Much like how being lonely can only be amended by wholistic communication, art can only reach its fullest potential when it invites understanding from all walks of life, and not only from a select few.