Water as a subject in art has a long history across visual cultures. Whether water is at the center of the work or merely a bit player, so to speak, it has a forceful and often eerie presence; after all so many great tragedies and dramas have happened in roiling seas or in dark, fog-clouded lakes.

There are large numbers of people hell-bent on owning a piece of work by Australian artist Martine Emdur. The breathtaking works by the self-taught artist lie at the end of a two-year waiting list in Sydney and ahead of her debut Hong Kong exhibition more than half of the show was already sold. Kee meets the diminutive and somewhat shy artist.