by WINNI NG WEE NING 1002577427, PHONG LIANG TING 1002373033
LEE PEI YI 1002477302, RAHADYAN YOGA 1002370739
QUEENCY KEZIA 1002370686, NICHOLAS KOO PEY HUEY 1002370509

the Drunken Artist booth setup at Jiangren Bazaar 2.0.

“I don’t hope people remember a single image or painting. I hope they remember a feeling.”

Most artists would see a splash of red wine on their canvas as a mistake. For Winnie Soong, better known as the Drunken Artist, it became the beginning of her unconventional artistic
journey.

the Drunken Artist, Winnie Soong, at Jiangren Bazaar 2.0.

At Jiangren Bazaar 2.0 in Puchong, her artwork attracted public attention due to the use of unconventional materials. Instead of relying solely on traditional paint, Winnie experiments with red wine, coffee and grape skin extract, creating deeply personal and unexpected works.

the small dish of red wine, the unconventional medium behind Winnie’s
artwork.

“It was an accident.”

The turning point came unexpectedly. One day, while she was painting and enjoying a glass of red wine, she accidentally spilled the wine onto her canvas. Instead of throwing the artwork away, she noticed the unique stains and textures left by the spill. That moment inspired her to experiment with red wine as a new artistic medium.

Winnie live-painting a custom red wine artwork for a customer at the bazaar.

“With this, I can tell many stories behind the art.”

Before the accident, Winnie’s work focused mainly on aesthetics. She sought to create the paintings that were beautiful to look at without a deeper meaning. However, the accident changed her perspective. The accident marked a turning point, giving her art a deeper purpose through storytelling.

the close-up of Winnie’s signature red wine artworks.

“Without creativity, life is very boring.”

For her, creativity isn’t limited to painting. It can be found in everyday activities, whether cooking, doing laundry, or creating art. Even the name “Drunken Artist” came unexpectedly. During a working holiday in New Zealand, one of her housemates jokingly called her a “Drunken Artist” after seeing her painting while enjoying the red wine. The nickname stayed
with her and became part of her artistic identity.

A Christmas tree painted entirely with coffee.

“I think art is related to our daily life and it’s all about accidents.”

Her curiosity later extended to other unconventional materials. After noticing the colour left by grape skins on a tissue while she was eating grapes, she wondered if it could also be used in her artwork. Coffee later became another medium in her creative process.

the hand-painted shirt from Winnie’s wearable art collection, bringing her art
beyond the canvas.

“I wanted to create a painting that can be worn.”

Today, her experiments have expanded into wearable art, acrylic paintable pieces that are practical, washable, and wearable. Yet, her creative philosophy remains unchanged. “I don’t see right or wrong in my red wine art,” she said. Looking back, what started as an accidental spill of red wine has become the artistic style she is known for today.

Winnie snapping a commemorative photo for customers with their custom red
wine artwork.