Marisa Rania is a 15-year-old, autistic artist whose passion for art drives her creative journey. Talented in painting with acrylics on canvas, drawing with markers and using her ipad for digital art, Marisa finds joy and freedom in expressing herself visually. Art is her voice, a way to share how she sees and feels about the world around her. In 2024, she had the opportunity to participate in her first art exhibition, where one of her paintings was succesfully sold. Later, she unlocked a significant milestone through a collaboration with The Spectrum by E.S.A, where her artwork was turned into merchandise. Marisa’s merchandise can be order online through www.thespectrum.my. She then participated in another art exhibition to further showcase her talent and creativity. For Marisa, drawing is not just an activity but a meaningful outlet for connection, helping her communicate her inner experiences and emotions with the world.

The title of the Artwork : The Lost Coins.

This artwork shows an underwater scene with a treasure chest full of gold coins and jewelry. Around the chest, there are colorful fish swimming in the blue ocean. Pink jellyfish float gently in the water, adding beauty to the scene. Green sea plants and coral grow on the ocean floor.