Original Artwork for The Bottom Line

Adaptation for the book cover

Created by artist Dominique Fam, the cover illustration features a ship’s helm, viewed from the perspective of a captain stepping forward to take the wheel. This image represents stewardship, legacy, and the responsibility of steering business with purpose and direction.

The nautical imagery symbolises enterprise intertwined with evangelism, drawing on biblical references such as Matthew 4:19, Luke 5:10, and Matthew 13:47.

The helm’s four extended handles form the shape of a cross, emphasising Christ at the centre of leadership. Surrounding the wheel are the names of all 66 books of the Bible, highlighting Scripture as the guiding foundation for decision-making.

At the heart of the helm sits the Alpha and Omega symbol, signifying Christ as both the origin and the ultimate goal. Beneath the helm, the stand is carved with the ichthys (fish) symbol – a historic Christian emblem– representing the integration of business purpose and faith.

Together, these elements reflect the book’s central theme: navigating the world of business according to biblical principles. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Dominique is also an artist with Sound of Art, the faith-inspired art gallery started by Georgie and family. His artworks may be viewed here.

Dominique’s art has also been used in Sound of Art’s Faith x Art collaborative events with churches. Watch a video here.

Dominique Fam is a Singapore-based illustrator who has been drawing for as long as he can remember. Without any formal training at first, he began drawing and painting as a form of expression for his vivid imagination. Initially intending to pursue a more academic path, he decided to forego traditional college and enrolled in design school after receiving a scholarship to study graphic design when he was sixteen

Since a picture speaks a thousand words, Dominique often approaches each work as a translation from what he sees in his mind to what a viewer can interact with visually. Because of this, he works in a hyper-realistic style (which he likens to a formal equivalence), as well as more abstract forms (which to a more dynamic equivalence). His subjects range from ‘slice-of-life scenes’ to more philosophical and religious concepts.

In addition to commercial work with branding/advertising agencies, he has done numerous commissioned pieces such as digital paintings/prints. He has also written and illustrated comic books, graphic novels, as well as picture books.