Garden of Gentle Waters

By Toh Chiew Fern, Singapore Cheshire Home

"Garden of Gentle Waters" invites the viewer into a tranquil woodland scene where a small waterfall tumbles gracefully over a rocky cliff, feeding a quiet stream below. Lush green trees mingle with the warm reds and yellows of autumnal foliage, all set beneath an open, clear blue sky. The soft, luminous quality of the watercolor medium perfectly complements the lightness of the scene, evoking the gentle transition between summer and autumn. This work reflects an artist with a deep and abiding love for water and the natural world, finding serenity and joy in the quiet rhythms of the landscape.

About

Following a Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) stroke that affected her mobility and speech, Toh Chiew Fern began exploring art as part of her rehabilitation journey. Using her unaffected hand, she developed a distinctive artistic voice marked by balance, colour harmony and emotional depth. What began as therapy gradually became a meaningful passion, allowing her to communicate beyond words and find renewed confidence and self-expression through art.

SKU: CHES-014
Medium: Watercolour
Dimensions (WxH): 40cm x 30cm