Gone Fishing

by artist Abraham Koh

This painting is an abstract portrayal of diverse fish species, expressed through bold brushstrokes and vibrant, kaleidoscopic colors that invite personal interpretation and emotional connection.

Fish hold deep symbolic meaning across cultures. Koi, in particular, represent good luck, harmony, prosperity, and the dispelling of negative energy. Fish are also associated with fertility, birth, and the unconscious or higher self. When depicted in pairs or schools, they symbolize harmony and marital happiness, while their ability to swim upstream reflects perseverance, achievement, and career growth.

In a world filled with negativity, the artist hopes this artwork evokes joy, hope, and exuberance.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 42cm (height) x 59.5cm (width)

Framed: No. If you would like this artwork framed, please enquire at social@artdis.org.sg

About Abraham Koh

Abraham is a Visual Artist whose work captures the extraordinary within the ordinary, transforming everyday scenes and personal experiences into realms of fantasy and possibility. Through drawing and painting, he seeks to convey the essence of people and their surroundings, imbuing his art with emotional resonance and depth. Inspired by modern and contemporary art, Abraham’s dynamic style experiments with bold lines, saturated colours, and striking contrasts. His multidisciplinary approach spans acrylic, watercolour, charcoal, ink, murals, assemblages, and sculptures, reflecting his constant evolution as an artist. Abraham’s work garnered the Merit Award in the Emerging Artist Category (Closed) at the inaugural UOL x ART:DIS Art Prize 2023, and he holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts.