Stephanie Loo-Ng

Stephanie Loo-Ng

I am a contemporary artist based in Geneva, Switzerland. Born and raised in Singapore, I have been living in Geneva since 2000. The contrast between these two environments has shaped the way I see and experience the world and continues to influence my artistic practice.

My journey

My path to art has been an unexpected one. With a background in engineering, I was trained to think through structure, precision and logic. Painting gradually opened another space for me — one guided by intuition, experimentation and emotion.

Today, I enjoy bringing these seemingly different worlds together, exploring the balance between structure and spontaneity.

My approach

Texture is at the heart of my work. I work with sand, concrete-inspired textures, acrylics and mixed media to create layered surfaces that explore the relationship between texture, colour and movement.

I am drawn to the tension between structure and spontaneity, between what is planned and what emerges through the creative process. My engineering background has given me an appreciation for structure and precision, while painting allows me to work intuitively, experiment and embrace the unexpected.

I allow the materials, layers and marks to guide the development of each painting, creating a balance between control and freedom.

Inspiration

I find inspiration in my surroundings — in nature, architecture, light, surfaces and the traces left by time. The energy and intensity of Singapore, together with the quieter landscapes and changing seasons of Switzerland, continue to offer contrasting perspectives that find their way into my work.

A breath of fresh air, acrylics mixd media, 120x120cm