Evelyn Chan became ill, but discovered the art of telling stories in miniature

Chan loves telling stories through her tiny, intricate paintings, which she turns into wearable art. Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

A tiny, perfectly-detailed autumnal tree – every leaf ablaze – in a field of flowers. The distinctive pink peony on a blue-green base, immediately evocative of Chinese Peranakan porcelain ware. And the little silhouette of a small girl exuding determination and courage, looking out at a sky full of stars.

These are the fruits of Evelyn Chan’s imagination, translated in miniature detail – via a fine needle or brush and a magnifying glass – onto ceramic, porcelain, metal, resin and translucent plastic paper, then turned into jewellery with a whimsical, artistic bent.