Sit Down, Eat First

By Leong Sijun, Artzillions

Kueh, fruits, flowers, and familiar household objects are brought together in this artwork, reimagined through bright colours and a playful composition. In Sijun’s work, these everyday items feel both familiar and newly seen, arranged with a relaxed rhythm that echoes the comfort of sharing food and time with others. The piece gently reflects moments of togetherness with family and friends, highlighting acts of choosing, gathering, and enjoying without urgency. Within this quiet scene, there is a sense of warmth and ease, where everyday life becomes something to pause for and appreciate. It reminds viewers that play can be found in simple attention to what already surrounds them.

About

Sijun is a cheerful boy with Down Syndrome and a Congenital Heart Defect who finds joy in painting vibrant, colourful scenes. Despite challenges with speech, vision and motor skills, he paints with patience and determination, carefully building each canvas stroke by stroke. Beyong painting, Sijun enjoys designing dream homes on his iPad and aspires to study interior design one day, hoping to create beautiful spaces that bring joy, just like the colours in his artwork.

SKU: KLSHA-010
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions (WxH): 101cm x 80cm
Thickness: 1.5cm