I have the ability to take any forms. Even if I am hit on a rock, I do not fear. I have the power of fluidity to bend around it and continue moving on. I am gentle and yet possessed immense power. I am usually calm and peaceful. Sometimes I move with smooth elegance, while sometimes I am exuberance. But do not provoke me, I am capable of transforming into soaring waves to teach you a lesson. However, that is not my true nature. Although I am powerful, I can cut through rocks, lift a vessel, but most importantly, I nurture lives. Who am I? I am just who I am. Ironically, the power of fluidity resonances to the power of adaptability in our daily lives. Adaptability is key to survive in the harsh competitive world. We encounter new situations, problems and other obstacles in life on a daily basis. Overcome them and continue with our lives. Be nice to each other, but do not fear to defend the weak and stand up righteous against indignation. Who am I? I am just who I am
Alan Tan graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a diploma in Architecture Technologies and obtained his Business and Management BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Bradford, UK. He was an urban greenery specialist and a part-time tutor at the National University before leaving the corporate world to pursue his dream as an artist. Alan is a self-taught artist and a member of the International Art and Culture (Singapore) Federation. He utilises the ‘pour acrylic’ technique to create modern abstract artworks which incorporate lots of movement and flow dynamics.