AT JUST 17, Danya Adriana Feri Pito Manda has carved a distinctive space in Malaysia’s contemporary art scene. Her bold, vibrant canvases weave layered narratives of Malaysian heritage and cultural diversity, reimagined through a fresh Gen Z perspective.
Danya’s artistic exploration began at the age of 12 during the Covid-19 lockdown, when she found inspiration in short videos shared by abstract artists on YouTube. Lacking formal training, she embraced abstract art as a means of self-expression. Starting with mimicking abstract techniques on A3 drawing paper, she experimented with acrylic pouring to explore the free flow and blend of colours.
As her confidence grew, she began to develop her own artistic style, evolving from purely abstract works to semi-abstract compositions, and subsequently to contemporary pieces influenced or inspired by her experiences and surroundings.
