Out Of The Rabbit Cage: Conforming

By Koh Xin Abraham

The artist, born in the Year of the Rabbit, uses the metaphor of a rabbit trapped in a cage to express the challenges he faced growing up. Being timid, with low self-confidence and a communication disability, he often felt compelled to conform and live up to the expectations of others in order to fit in. Often, he hid behind a mask, concealing the hurts and frustrations he carried within. Yet, amidst these challenges, the artist holds onto hope — that one day, the cage will be unlocked by a compassionate hand from the community or society, freeing artists like him to pursue their passions and express their true selves.

About

Abraham, living with Dysphasia and Central Processing Challenges (CPC), expresses himself through art, finding happiness and fulfilment in his creative process. Inspired by everyday experiences, he explores various mediums such as acrylic, watercolour, charcoal, and ink, creating bold and dynamic works that reflect his curiosity and emotional depth. His art allows him to capture the essence of the world around him, evolving constantly as he experiments with new techniques. Abraham's work has earned recognition, including a Merit Award at the UOL x ART Art Prize 2023 and a mini exhibition, "Out of the Ordinary", in 2024. Together with three fellow artists, Abraham also showcased his work during Singapore Art Week 2025 at an exhibition, Turning Point 2.

SKU: KLSHA-007

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions (WxH): 59.5cm x 84cm