The ocean represents a mysterious spiritual force to Cen Long. The ocean has given him endless inspirations, and the music of waves holds sway over his dreams. Cen has said that “The songs of whales remind me of sirens.” He has always imagined a returning to the ocean, for to him, it stands as the eternal home of the soul.

My sketchbook is the dearest to me, for it documents the brightest and lightest moments of my life. Among the folds, it details my trip around Asia with dear friends, who perhaps have headed for separate journeys in life. But the white blossoms of the halcyon days will forever remain evocative of tenderness and warmth…..

Life has not been easy on Cen Long. Yet, all that doesn’t break him has contributed towards his forward steps, however crooked and piercing such a pavement may be. Existence to him has always been predicated by responsibility—a sense of mission to paint something that illuminates the importance and glory of love.