A little curiosity awaits.
04 · The Studio / MADhatter
03 · Method to the M.A.D.ness
02 · The Hidden Gallery
01 · The CaféA little curiosity opens wonderful doors.
Welcome to our miniature world. Follow the journey through the floors — begin at 01 · The Café, then wander upstairs to 02 · The Hidden Gallery. Each floor has its own stories and discoveries waiting for you.
The Café
Good coffee. Warmer stories.
A little corner to rest, read, and get lost in ideas.
Meet Melissa D’Cruz, the writer and visual artist behind Beamuse. Born of Be-a-Muse and Be-Amuse, this is a place for everyday inspirations to become art and stories.
The Hidden Gallery
A space for art, curiosities and quiet discoveries.
Original works and the stories behind them.
Method to the M.A.D.ness
Stories, observations and creative wanderings from the Beamuse journal.
EXPLORE MUSE NEWS ›The Studio · Creative Quarter
The beginnings of our little township: LetterCrane Atelier for art and stories, and The MADhatter’s Teapoy for creative gatherings in 2027. While those doors are being prepared, discover the work already happening here.
EXPLORE OUR CREATIVE SERVICES ›READ THE LATEST CREATIVE STORY ›THE EDITORIAL LIBRARY
Small works, larger stories. Open a collection, browse our art and design journal, or discover the story behind a published book.
PROCESS.OBSERVE · THINK · CREATE
READING
ROOM.STORIES BEHIND THE BOOKS
KOPI
TIAM.
Familiar flavours.
Little pieces of Malaysia.
01 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBEREDSmall
paintings.
Big memories.
A collection of miniature watercolours inspired by the familiar flavours of Malaysia — everyday food, drink and the memories they carry.
01 / AN INTRODUCTIONHainan Kopitiam BreakfastKoh-Peeh Peh-Eng
Coffee, served with nostalgia.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
02 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Koh-Peeh Peh-EngHainan Kopitiam Breakfast
The familiar comfort of a kopitiam morning.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
03 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBEREDHainan Kopitiam BreakfastLimau Asam Boi
A little sour, a little sweet.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
04 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Limau Asam BoiAis Kacang
A mountain of colour on a hot afternoon.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
05 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Ais KacangTraditional Dimsum
Little baskets, shared moments.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
06 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Traditional DimsumApam Balik
Golden, folded and familiar.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
07 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Apam BalikBak Chang · Rice Dumpling
A parcel of tradition wrapped in leaves.
Original miniature watercolour · Kopitiam Series 1
08 / THE EVERYDAY, REMEMBERED
Bak Chang · Rice Dumpling
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION · MUSE 2026Twelve
little pieces.
One story.
The complete framed Kopitiam Series 1, exhibited at MUSE 2026.
Kindly enquire for purchase.
10 / EXHIBITION FEATUREUntil the
next cup.
Kopitiam Series 1 · Original miniature watercolours
For artwork enquiries, please get in touch through Beamuse.
END OF ISSUE 01More works to come.
The collection is growing. New paintings, exhibitions and curious creations will join the gallery in time.
Stories behind the books.
Read how Red Strings: The Key travelled from manuscript to publication in our author’s journal.