Artist Chitchat with Rachel Ting.
 

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Rachel is the other new artist who is participating in our art show this year. We are excited to find out more about her art.
 

Q. How long have you been painting?

I started painting with acrylics seriously in 2021. Due to the lockdown, I had longer stretches of time to experiment.

With acrylics, mistakes can be reworked quickly and I like how the medium dries fast and becomes opaque with multiple layers. I’ve become comfortable working within its limitations.

I’ve also started using watercolors to color my sketches quickly. I love how dynamic and beautiful watercolors can be and I’m still learning how to manage its fluidity.
 

Q. What is your preferred genre and subject matter?

I like sketching people most and enjoy small illustrations of cats. Having said that, I love anything that is colourful and dynamic. Light and reflections, abstract art that has a sense of space and Peranakan-themed art are some of my favourites.
 

Q. How has the theme Behold influenced your artistic direction?

The theme is based on Isaiah 43.19. It calls to us to look for the new things that God is doing and to perceive the places where His redemption and healing are breaking through and springing up.

Of the five paintings I have completed, three of them are based on biblical verses or stories. I hope to convey to my viewers the deep compassion and love of God as well as the joy of encountering Him.

The other two pieces are what I would like to call “Story Crosses”. They not only serve to remind us of the gospel story, but also function as tools for evangelism. It is my hope that these two paintings will inspire many questions and conversations with pre-believers as they are being displayed in the homes of their new owners, beckoning both worshippers and those who have yet to know Him to behold Jesus.