ARTIST Faris Ridzwan from Kedah had a strong determination to become an artist, but things did not work out and he had to pivot from his original plan.
After a few years, he got a chance to practise the art that he had always loved, albeit as an art teacher instead of a full-time artist.
“I had tried to be a full-time artist but it was not the right time. Then, I decided to build my career as an art teacher. I have been teaching for more than five years in professional art schools,” he said.
Though Faris enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of art with his students, his ultimate goal was to become a full-time artist and showcase his one-of-a-kind artworks.
Soon, the artist got what he wished for. A well-known gallery knocked on his doors and invited him to hold a solo exhibition.
Faris translated his own life experiences and his second chance at his chosen career into YOLO Flowing Forward, a deeply personal collection for him.
“The art collection is actually all about myself,” admitted Faris.
