The Lowland Desert

by artist Aaron Yap

This artwork delves into a surreal landscape where the lowland desert comes alive with fantastical creatures. Aaron Yap's vivid imagination conjures an environment where camels, cheetahs, toucans, and zebras roam in harmony, defying the natural order. The surreal atmosphere is heightened by the use of acrylic paints, with visible brush strokes that add texture and depth to the expansive desert scene. This painting reflects Yap's exploration of surrealism, blending his experiences with the hot weather and the challenge of creating an imaginative world on canvas.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 59 cm x 84 cm each

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

About Aaron Yap

Aaron Yap is an artist whose practice centres on drawing cartoon characters situated within familiar landmarks. Through sketching, he reflects on personal experiences of travelling across Singapore and beyond, translating memory and place into playful visual narratives. His works are characterised by careful attention to detail and persistence, with each drawing developed through sustained focus and precision. Yap approaches image-making as a means of expression and observation. In 2019, he received the NAFA CLE Certificate in Visual Arts. Aaron is an artist with autism spectrum disorder, and continues to develop his practice through drawing, refinement, and visual exploration.