About the Artist

Suk Tai, originally from Melaka, has a Nyonya mother and a Hakka father. Having lived in the UK, France, New Zealand, and Malaysia, her work reflects a rich blend of cultural influences.

With interests in food, travel, and art, Suk Tai approaches life with playful curiosity, allowing intuition to guide her creative process. She sees herself as a collector and arranger of life’s elements, balancing spontaneity and intention.

Her art explores life's transience, the duality of existence, and the cause-and-effect patterns shaping human identity.

Suk Tai's career includes exhibitions across Malaysia, New Zealand, and the UK, where she has received numerous accolades, such as the Gold Water Art Awards and the Daler-Rowney Awards.

Infusing her art with tradition and modernity, she creates thought-provoking compositions that reflect her cultural heritage and personal experiences.

Art Education

1988-1990 Malaysian Institute of Art Diploma in Fine Art

1995-1997 Chelsea College of Art Diploma of Higher Education

2000-2001 London College of Fashion Professional Development Certificate in Design.

Solo Exhibitions

1994 Collector's Focus, Malaysia

1996 Harrison's Gallery, New Zealand

1996 The Mansion House, UK

1996 Collector's Focus, Malaysia

1997 Markovich Gallery, UK

2005 Yan Fine Art Gallery "Passion", Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2006 Zohar Gallery, New Zealand

2017 "Labyrinth", Warren Art Gallery

Awards

1997 Daler-Rowney Awards, UK

1997 Telecom Art Awards, New Zealand

1998 Visa Gold Awards, New Zealand

2002 Gold Water Art Awards, New Zealand