Lick First, Ask Later

By Gabriel Rhed Osea Longid

This is the artist's komodo dragon, sticking its tongue out not to be impolite, but to understand the world. It "tastes" the air to discover its surroundings — like a built-in question mark. The painting is named "Lick First, Ask Later" because this is what the komodo dragon does; it does not wait and just does what it wants. Sometimes, the artist sees it as a part of himself in that bold curiosity. He, too, likes to explore things in his own way, even if it seems strange to other people. "That’s okay. The Komodo isn’t trying to be cool. He’s just being himself. And that’s what makes him awesome."

About

At 12, Gabriel, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), approaches both art and life with extraordinary vibrancy, his neurodiverse perspective bringing unique depth to his creative expressions. His artistic journey interweaves with a remarkable talent for music, having mastered multiple national anthems with official recognition. Beyond the canvas, he finds inspiration in nature — whether swimming, exploring Singapore's parks, or scaling climbing walls with determined enthusiasm.

SKU: GABR-002

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions (WxH): 51cm x 41cm