Verre églomisé – the art of  reverse painting on glass using transparent colours and  gold-leaf. This reverse painting on glass, is challenging but satisfying, as the painting begins with the highlights and details. It progresses towards the background as the last stage. It requires risk taking and bold judgement about the initial layers, because they are difficult to correct. Maybe that is why Nora finds this project attractive as it reflects the risk taking and judgement making skills of a practicing doctor.

She brings her visions and memories of her childhood growing up in the lush and green state of Johor, Malaysia and influence of her Sino Malay heritage into her art. By using the natural bright colours of the flora of the tropics Nora uses this technique to enliven her glass surface with a luminous, ethereal quality while transforming the plain glass. The pieces are rich, contrasting and gives depth while allowing for the play of light to bring life to the object being depicted. By exploiting the layering of color glazes combined with gold leaf makes these pieces durable, ensuring they last for decades.