This artwork, titled Koi Kinship, explores the quiet elegance of companionship and fluidity. Set against a swirling aquatic backdrop of cool blues and soft whites, two koi fish—sculpted in gentle 3D relief—glide through imagined waters, embodying both stillness and motion. The interplay between paint and clay evokes a dreamlike pondscape where connection, calm, and continuity converge.

The koi, with their symbolic ties to strength, perseverance, and harmony, reflect a serene bond unspoken yet deeply understood. “Koi Kinship” invites viewers into a tranquil realm where form and flow dance together, reminding us of the beauty in silent togetherness and the grace of shared presence.
 
Dimensions & Art Medium
14.5cm x 20cm
Acrylic on Canvas, Mixed Media
3D artwork in clay and acrylic paints
 
Chloe has a rare disorder Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA2), which is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons). She is wheelchair bound and has weak fine motor skills. She is aware she is different from other children, often feeling left out during physical education and sports activities. However, she maintains a positive outlook to life and has a love for art. She hopes that she is able to create art that people would love and that they will buy her artwork!