Ayob Ismail
Artist Statement
Title: BOLD:
Artist: Ayob Ismail, SINGAPORE
Medium: Perfume Bottle and Arcylic
Dimensions: Varies
Description
BOLD: The least of lives of perfume bottles and eagle wings are often used in artworks because they carry strong symbolic and aesthetic qualities. The high-quality perfume bottles represent elegance, luxury, memory, and identity, while their intricate shapes and transparent materials offer visual beauty and design inspiration. Eagle wings made of acrylic, laser-cut, symbolize freedom, strength, vision, and aspiration, making them powerful motifs in artistic expression. When incorporated into art, these elements combine refinement with symbolism, allowing artists to explore themes of transformation, aspiration, and sensory experience. Together, they create visually compelling pieces that evoke emotion, narrative, and cultural meaning while highlighting how everyday objects and natural symbols can inspire creative interpretation.