Executed on paper, Resonance 13 is a mesmerising painting composed of rich, overlapping brushstrokes of blue, green, and purple. Soon Lai Wai's paintings are comprised of his study of Chinese ink brushstrokes conflated with the application of oil and acrylic techniques. His paintings reflect his deep interest in the local landscape. The paintings of Soon Lai Wai are inspired by the tropical plants found in the Malaysian landscape. Soon Lai Wai graduated from the Saito Academy of Design. His solo exhibitions include Born Out Of Mud, E&O Hotel's Art Colonnade (2020), A Joyful Moment 2, Momentous Art Gallery, Singapore (2008), A Joyful Moment, Alpha Utara Gallery, Penang (2007). His works are also in private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, and Japan.