© M A M O I - F e l i c i a  G u n a w a n    
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𝗜 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆.


My work explores emotion, memory, identity, uncertainty, hope, 
and the quiet journey of finding our way back to ourselves.

𝘼  𝙍 𝙚 𝙩 𝙪 𝙧 𝙣    𝙩 𝙤    𝙎 𝙚 𝙡 𝙛

I create intuitively, building each painting through layers of acrylic, 
soft oil pastel, charcoal, texture, and spontaneous marks. 
I rarely begin with a completely finished image in mind. 
Instead, I allow the painting to evolve, 

𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧, 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙗𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠, 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,
until something honest begins to emerge.

The layers hold traces of different emotions and moments. 
Some remain visible, while others are hidden beneath the surface.

The composition is intentionally open to interpretation.
 It may remind you of chaos, movement, memories, freedom, uncertainty, 
or simply the feeling of finding your way back to yourself.
For me, it represents a return.

But perhaps it will hold something different for you.

My background in architecture taught me to see space, composition, proportion, and balance. 
Painting taught me to let go of structure, embrace uncertainty, and trust instinct.

Every artwork is original and one of a kind, created by hand. 
No two pieces are ever exactly the same. 
Each painting carries its own layers, marks, imperfections, and story.

I believe art should be more than something beautiful on a wall.
It should make you pause.
Feel something.
Remember something.
Perhaps even see a little of yourself in it :)


𝗠 𝗔 𝗠 𝗢 𝗜  -  F e l i c i a  G u n a w a n
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. 07𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Intuitive mixed - media painting
Acrylic, soft oil pastels and charcoal on canvas
40 x 60 cm
2026, May




There are moments when no one sees how hard it has been.

The weight we carry, 
the battles we quietly move through, 
the parts of ourselves we have had to gather along the way.

A reminder that moving forward 
does not always mean moving without 
fear, doubt, or exhaustion. 

Sometimes, it simply means taking the next step.

The horses move together yet remain distinct, 
each carrying its own energy, its own rhythm, its own story. 

Their movement becomes a symbol of resilience,
not about rushing toward somewhere, 
but about continuing despite everything behind you.

Perhaps this painting will remind you of 
a time when you had to keep going, 
even when you didn't know exactly where you were headed.

Perhaps you don't need to have it all figured out.

You just need to keep moving.

𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 .


𝗠 𝗔 𝗠 𝗢 𝗜




1/8    Forward on Easel
2/8    Card - Forward
3/8    Detail 01 - Forward
4/8    Detail 02 - Forward
5/8    Detail 03 - Forward
6/8    Detail 04 - Forward
7/8    Detail 05 - Forward
8/8    Detail 06 - Forward