MELISSA SHEKINAH
SACRED GROUND

Sacred Ground is a body of artwork inspired by artist root - land of Borneo Sarawak. The series are categorized into five nature element - Earth , Air, Void, Water, Fire which represents different energy - Grounding, Growth, Ether, Movement and Divine. This ongoing series features a core body of over 25 major artworks, reflecting deep meditation on land, exploring spiritual, historical landscapes, capturing vibrational essences of the natural world.
Sacred Ground 1.0 Exhibition
Location : Sibu Heritage Center, Sarawak.
Date : 8/5-10/5
Supported by : Malaysia Truly Asia 2026, Sarawak Tourism Board
This exhibition displayed 3 finishing pieces of Sacred Ground series
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Spores Dance
100cm x 120cm
Gesso, marble dust, soil, acrylic

Earth Remembers Water
150cm x 180cm
Soil, marble dust, plaster of Paris, acrylics

Voice of Mangrove
100cm x 120cm
Mangrove Tannin, soil, gesso
"Find Self-reflection in Nature." - Melissa Shekinah Wong

Painting the " Earth Remembers Water" in the studio

Stories, practices and philosophy behind the work.

Lignite from Artist Hometown- Sibu

Painting the " Earth Remembers Water" in the studio
Studio Practices









