Author: Mae Chan

As a junior reporter in Kuala Lumpur, Mae once asked the question, "Why do people invest in art?" Eight years later, it's been a mad, colourful, and sometimes humorous journey into the world of visual arts – where she often finds herself a curious observer. Having recently left her job as writer and arts columnist for Options, The Edge Malaysia, she is taking a leap of faith into the unknown, a decision her mother feels is the result of talking with too many free-spirited artists. She nevertheless still plies her trade as a budding communications strategist and freelance features and arts writer. Email her at maechan.writes@gmail.com.