Malaysian artist gives voice to 'natural invisible world' using bark, twigs, leaves

A close-up detail of Ng's artwork titled 'Resemblance', which is part of her solo exhibition 'Inland' at Wei-Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Wei-Ling Gallery

There's something about contemporary artist Annabell Ng’s artwork that exudes a delicate fragility, yet when you step forward to view it up-close, you’ll see that it’s far more resilient than it looks – like a dandelion growing through cracked concrete.

You get a similar impression when meeting with the artist herself. Though soft-spoken and not one for many words, Ng’s passion for her work and its messages shine through.