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Drawing inspiration from traditional Nyonya heritage, Sylvia's still life composition speaks of nature, beauty and refinement. On a tabletop laid with delicate fabrics, Sylvia arranges her collection of porcelain vases and auspicious objects such as the Shouxing, the longevity god who carries the peach of immortality. An assortment of delicately placed hibiscus petals, nutmeg and frangipani flowers add freshness to the scene, highlighting the connection to nature and the environment. Moreover, this work highlights her fine skill in portraying the contrasts of different textures. 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.