Suzane Christie is a Malaysian writer-turned visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur, working primarily with oil and acrylics. With a background in Mass Communication, she first discovered her love for painting during university art electives. However, her creative path took a long detour into publishing, writing, and editorial work first. It wasn’t until the 2020 lockdown that she rekindled her passion for painting. A few years later, she left her full-time career as a writer and communications manager to dedicate herself fully to art - at first exploring acrylic fluid art methods before returning to her first love, oil painting.

Suzane’s work is deeply influenced by her introspective journey of seeking quietude amidst a loud turbulent childhood, as well as her somewhat nomadic adult life that has shaped her pursuit of inner peace. She is inspired by the creative process itself and is fuelled by music, nature, and even words to produce paintings that invoke a meditative and serene space. Her process is intuitive and spiritual—she approaches each piece with the intention of translating stillness onto canvas, favouring expressive brushstrokes and ethereal blending of colours to create an atmosphere rather than just an image.

Primarily working with oil mediums, Suzane’s practice occasionally incorporates acrylics to create dynamic layers that enhance her compositions and give depth to her work. She is drawn to a rich and harmonious palette of colour gradation, often featuring shades of cool blues, purples and greens, accented with warm earth tones. These colours evoke a sense of serenity, beauty and contemplation that align with her goal to inspire moments of tranquillity and reflection within each viewer.

Suzane has participated in several group exhibitions in Malaysia and Thailand, where her work has been noted for its emotive and meditative qualities. Several of her fluid art paintings are held in private and public collections across Malaysia, Thailand, and the USA. Let There Be Light is her first solo exhibition and marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey, showcasing her evolution as a creative and her commitment to creating fine art that resonates deeply with the human spirit.

Artist Statement

"As an artist, I paint to inspire moments of tranquillity. Through the vibrancy and texture of oil paints, and a calming colour palette, I create to help viewers pause, breathe deeply, and embrace the present moment. My artistic process is a deeply spiritual one, influenced by my life’s journey of seeking that inner quiet in my mind amidst the turbulence and turmoil that was often around me growing up. My hope is that my paintings will offer a moment of reprieve to others who may also be seeking that same quiet in their minds. Each piece is an invitation to experience stillness and connect with the profound serenity of the now."