Vietnamese Woman with Pearl Earring by Duong GiapGirl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer spoke to Duong Giap because of his experience in Ph Quc Island, known for its pearl farms. Having enjoyed his time there, he decided to create Vietnamese Woman with Pearl Earring. His subject is adorned in khn vn traditional headwear worn by the Vietnamese people. Drawing upon the pearls myriad symbolisms (wisdom, purity, generosity and integrity), this artwork is the artists tribute to Vietnamese women.

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She reimagines the girl as the drag queen

parols are hung around by two girls

and a connection is shared between generations—creating bonds that survive all squabbles

including the transportation workforce in the country

Fruits of Her Labour celebrates the community of female immigrants who came to Singapore in the mid-1930s and worked as general labourers in the construction industry

As Malam Bulan Dipagar Bintang unfolds on the canvas

and Maria Cacao

stands nestled beneath the celestial canopy

By dressing the subject in luxurious batik and adding his own stylistic flourishes to the portrait

The symbolism embedded within WAU serves as a powerful metaphor for the cyclicality of history