Thuy On

Following on from Turbulence and Decadence, Essence continues Thuy On's exploration into language and broadens its reach into the arts. It strips poetry down to its core to distil moments of beauty and chaos into permanence—an exquisite collection seeking the marrow of life, love and creativity. This collection is ocean-hearted. ' Emilie Collyer Full of paeans to pop songs and...

Insolence sheds light upon women shaded by the power and dominance of men. Thuy On reinvents, reimagines, and rearranges iconic figures in our literature, visual art, history, books, and screens. The collection brings a contemporary feminist overlay to both real and fictional characters and offers an impertinent retort to patriarchy. It’s a witty and perceptive celebration of women’s voices across...