Making a splash: graphic artist deep dives into world of mermaiding

'I do a lot of research on fishes and other aquatic animals in terms of their colours, body patterns, fluke and fin shapes,' says Hanim, who has a background in biology. Photo: Hanim Pahron

In Disney’s classic film, The Little Mermaid, Ariel sings the memorable line, “I want to be where the people are”.

For Hanim Pahron, a mermaid tail artist and graphic designer, the opposite rings true.