A n outstanding artist during his time at Christ’s College, Reis Azlan (15069) is now studying architecture at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. In his final year at College in 2021, Reis was awarded NZQA Scholarship in Painting, Design and Visual Communication. He was also recognised with top spots in both 2021 and 2022 in The Creators’ Room Scholarship award for his works focusing on south-east Asia. The award aims to uncover artistic talent within Canterbury secondary schools. “The main message I want my art to communicate is about the diversity in south-east Asian culture,” Reis explains. “I am originally from Singapore, so I aim to implement elements of south-east Asian culture into my art. This means I’ll be dealing with symbolism and elements of everyday life, consisting of aspects of street life, portraits, vegetation, architecture, and colour. South-east Asia is a unique place in the world, consisting of so many different cultures and traditions,” he says. “I hope to show the beauty of this diversity, and unique way of life, through my art.” College cover art – Desa by Reis Azlan
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