ARTIST STATEMENT

藝術家陳述

A photo of Malaysian women artist / illustrator who name OCMay (May) in Australia

My work explores the emotional and symbolic relationship between humans and nature. Through illustration and painting, I reflect on how human actions shape the environment, wildlife, and our shared sense of belonging.

Inspired by everyday observations, inner emotions, and social realities, I use storytelling and metaphor to create gentle yet thought-provoking images. My works often feature animals, nature, and human figures as quiet witnesses to change, inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what is often overlooked.

Rather than offering answers, my art raises questions about coexistence, responsibility, and empathy. I hope my work encourages a deeper awareness of our relationship with the natural world and reminds us that care and compassion can still shape a more peaceful future.

我的創作圍繞著人類與自然之間的情感與象徵性關係展開。 透過插畫與繪畫,我思考人類行為如何影響環境、野生動物,以及我們共同的生存與歸屬感。
靈感來自日常觀察、內在情緒與社會現實,我以敘事與隱喻的方式,創作溫柔卻引人深思的畫面。 作品中常出現動物、自然與人物形象,作為時代變化的靜默見證者,邀請觀者放慢腳步,重新看見那些被忽略的存在。
我的創作並非給出答案,而是提出關於共存、責任與同理心的提問。 希望作品能喚起人們對自然的關注,提醒我們:關懷與理解,依然可以塑造更和平的未來。

Artist Bio

Original illustration by OCMay. Two genderless figures with rainbow hair forming a heart, making a love gesture, surrounded by ocean waves, a whale, and two albatross with a peace flag.

藝術家簡介

OCMay (May) is a Malaysian illustrator and artist whose work centers on nature, wildlife, and the emotional connections between humans and the environment. Working primarily with illustration and acrylic painting, her art combines warmth, symbolism, and storytelling to explore themes of coexistence, empathy, and environmental awareness.

Her works have been featured in exhibitions, publications, and international art platforms, and she has collaborated with both local and international clients. Through her practice, OCMay aims to create meaningful visual narratives that encourage reflection, connection, and care for the natural world.

OCMay (May) 是一位來自馬來西亞的插畫師與藝術家,創作主題聚焦於自然、野生動物,以及人類與環境之間的情感連結。她主要以插畫與壓克力繪畫創作,透過溫暖的視覺語言、象徵性畫面與敘事手法,探討共存、同理心與環境意識等議題。
她的作品曾參與展覽、出版及國際藝術平台,並與本地及海外客戶合作。OCMay 希望透過視覺敘事,創作能夠引發思考、建立連結,並喚起人們對自然世界關懷的作品。

Upcoming Art Fairs & Events

2026

即将参与的插画展会 / 活动

OCMay drawing a bear with a long tongue on a tablet, with stuffed animal toys in the background, including a tiger, Elmo, and a yellow big bird. The desk has a pencil box, with a sticker 'Doing what you like is freedom' and a cat sticker.

Behind the scene,
Taped Animals | Sun Bear

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair KLIF 2025 Malaysia Artist / illustrator OCMay

🇲🇾 KLIF 2025
(Malaysia)

Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair
OCMay participated in Singapore IAF (Illustration Art Fair) 2025 Malaysia Artist 2025

🇸🇬 IAF 2025
(Singapore)

Illustration Art Fair

🇹🇭 BKKIF 2025
(Thailand)

Bangkok Illustration Fair

Made by Hand

Honor & Awards

Bronze A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category
↳ A' Design Award & Competition, Italy

2021


"Let's Get Better Together" featured by Behance

2019


"Origin"  featured by Behance

Winner of Nike AF1 Theory Lunar Force 1 14’ “White Ice” Customizations
↳ Hundred%, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jacky Chan’s Police Story Sketching Competition – Consolation prize
↳ SafeTree, Malaysia

2014


2016

2014

  • Neon Magazine | Prime Media, France

  • Galerie Sakura | Paris, France

  • FIA World Endurance Championship | Isobar, France

  • Photoshop Tutorial magazine | Oracom, France

  • Love Entertainment, United States

  • Area 23 | New York, United States

  • The Monster Project | United States

  • Giulau | Italy

  • Whitetails (Wanda) | Beijing, China

  • JW Music | China / UK

  • Sendy Cakes | China

  • RJ Lin's Music | Taipei, Taiwan

  • Flip Flop Hostel | Taipei, Taiwan

  • Dozo Freesh | Japan / China

  • Adidas | Malaysia

  • Masses | Malaysia

  • Yakult | Malaysia

  • ClubAloha | Malaysia

  • Yes 5G, YTL | Malaysia

  • Kado | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • CapyEra | Maker and Maven Enterprise, Malaysia

  • Genting Highlands, Malaysia

  • Mixue, Malaysia

Clients

Exhibition

2025 : THE POSTER BUSAN 2025, Busan, Korea 🇰🇷

2025 : Kecik-kecik Group Show 2025, Penang, Malaysia 🇲🇾

2023 : 《有春天》上海图书馆 | Shanghai, China 🇨🇳

2022 : 《国际插画艺术节·100位插画家联展》Guangzhou Illustration Art Festival Exhibition | Guangzhou, China 🇨🇳

2021 : Sneakers Generation | Galerie Sakura, Paris, France 🇫🇷

2021 : 《We Care, We Change》(Group), 流浪動物公益救助活動,A4 國際駐留藝術中心,Chengdu, China 🇨🇳

2015 : Incite Exhibition | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾

2014 : “Origin” Exhibition  | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾

2013 : KLSG Sport Exhibition | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Published


Hightone 🇭🇰

Fantasy of Illustration 《插畫幻想力》, page 167-169

2021

Capsule Book 🇦🇺

< PICTORIA 3 - The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide >,page 38-39


2019

Oracom 🇫🇷

Photoshop Tutorial Magazine, HS14, pages 7-13

2018

Interested in collaborations, commissions, or prints?
Let’s talk!

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ohseemay@gmail.com

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