Dr. Emelia Ong Thiran is a former researcher and lecturer at University Malaya, Lim Kok Wing University, KBU and UTAR. She researches South-East Asian artist and has written a book on Malaysian artist titled "Living Art: The Inspired Lives of 14 Malaysian Artists & Their Art Practice" (available at Areca Books and Kinokuniya). She currently paints and her art collection can be viewed at emythiran.com