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The unique and colourful designs of Nyonya kueh symbolize the blend of different cultures, and its recipes are handed down from generations. In The Yellow Bowl And Rambutan, Sylvia presents a harmonious arrangement of still life using an assortment of fruits, kuih, and an intricate yellow bowl with ornate patterns. Her talent for portraying details of traditional delicacies rendered in splendid colours and textures is wonderfully expressed here, complemented with the round shapes of rambutans and mandarins. Carefully laid out on a table surface, the assorted desserts feature kuih lapis, ang ku kueh, kuih seri muka, and an intricate bowl. Highly imaginative and original, Sylvia's paintings remind us of the beauty inherent in our local culture, as she draws inspiration from her own life experiences, memories, and thoughts. Domestic elements that include exquisite objects and ceramics are conflated with influences from the traditions drawn from her northern Peranakan heritage. She had an extensive knowledge of local plants and flowers, and her paintings reflect her avid interest in botany. Sylvia had held two solo exhibitions at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and 2015. She has participated in more than 30 group exhibitions locally and overseas in Thailand, China, Indonesia, Argentina and Brunei. Her awards include Honorary mention at the Philip Morris Art Competition.