ATC Zodiac

Zodiac Men
cut images on newspaper

a series of ATC sent to USA under the Zodiac swap. pretty much similar to pameran poskad 2008 works but these are much smaller and i did some explorations on their chest, drawn zodiac symbols. did 3 similar ones for the postcards that i sent to overseas but that theme was superhero.

there is a sense of child-like works yet exploring matured themes in the series of men and acorns. from physical aesthetic to conceptual attributes. there is also a series kind-of-feel to my works which is intentional, as i want my works to be include the concept of collectibles, like trading cards which further deepens the concept of child-like products. a lot of playful tone in the work especially from the physical process of making.

a similar artist doing this combination of what is matured and what is childish is Chen Wai Teik. His photography work is combined with pages from children books and there's a blend between adults and kids. similarly, i want viewers to wonder, what makes a child a child and an adult an adult.

Superheroes
cut images and spray paint on postcard

the Muse

the Muse #1
photography and drawing on paper

this is a new series of work that im working on for gallery 2902 project in february. the concept is pretty much simple, muse in one's mind to help him/her getting out of the messiness of his/her thoughts. there is an idea of simplicity and emptiness portrayed as a symbol of human's mind and the contrast between drawing and photography is to highlight the idea of what is real and what is not. after all, the muse is an abstract figure, non-exist but yet they are there, to aid us in reality.

untitled
mixed media on silver paper
2008

another trying out attempt using glue and printed drawing. the base is actually cake plates and it gives very interesting unclear reflections of the viewers.



untitled
mixed media on silver paper

the earlier attempt using cake plate and Pollock's gestural abstraction.

untitled
mixed media on recycled paper
2008

a trying our effort on combining mixed media on recycled paper. most of the medium used is recycled stuffs, including the origami paper, a residue of an origami design.



untitled - APPLE
mixed media on paper
2008

a trial continuation of the APPLE on canvas series. play around with paints, found objects and recycled paper. found some interesting patterns but cant seem to repeat them on recycled paper.

Ripe

RIPE
2008
mixed media on canvas
Apple on Canvas event at gallery @ myspace

A work part of the apple series for myspace event, Apple on Canvas

Escape

ESCAPE
2008
installation of 21 mixed media storyboards
NTU S3.1 Level 4
project Derive 4D exhibition

A garden is a place where people usually visit to escape from the business in life. I tried. My visit to Botany Garden was not as successful because as I was about to leave the world of reality, the thoughts of school works and problems restrict me in doing so. in the end, I have to escape from these thoughts.

'Escape' is a series of photomontages, a continuation of alternate persona project where the character I portray represents a stronger individual. The work is also inspired by Oneika Russel's In the Night Garden. However, instead of blending the images digitally, I used cut and paste technique to show the idea of craft. At the same time, it makes the characters and setting, two different reality as they look separated yet exist on the same ground. This work also marks a few of my preferable style which are photomontage, using receipts and own self to create a persona or character.

Rotten

ROTTEN
2008
mixed media on a 9"x9" canvas
Apple on Canvas exhibition
gallery @ myspace 16th December - 30th December 2008

Adam. Apple. Adam's Apple.

In this globalized world, men is still under the punishment of the forbidden fruit. With all the technologies which result in emphasis on consumerism, do humans' life turn for the better or the worse ? The apple is already rotten ( but not dead ) and we are now under the punishment of our own materialism.

Men and Acorns

MEN AND ACORNS
2008
a series of 10 mixed media postcard size works
Pameran Poskad 2008
House at Dempsey Road ( 6th Dec - 30th Dec )

Inspired by the Ignudis on the Sistine Chapel by Michaelangelo, this series of works question the identity of men ( pun intended ), focusing on certain ideas such as materialism, physical beauty and sexuality. What have we become in this world of globalisation ? This is a question which I would like viewers to think about as they look into the use of red color, receipts papers and printed men figures, collaged into these series of works.

title of works from top to bottom :
1. A Man Dipped In Red
2. A Man and His Tied Acorns
3. Acorn Worm
4. Bottom and Top
5. Bounded by Acorns
6. Fading Narcissistic
7. He Thinks and Feels Acorns
8. Legend
9. Peculiar Red Objects
10. Red Pola-dots PEG

Faith

FAITH
2008
mixed media installation
Botany Garden Function Room ( 20th-23rd November 2008 )
the Yellow Ribbon Project : Community Art Exhibition 2008

The installation tells a story of the inmates' journey in their process of reconnection to faith. The dark background symbolizes their past and is contrasted with the light within the sculptures. Phrases in different languages which revolves around the word 'faith' are written on the floor, visually connecting the 4 sections together, forming a larger landscape.

In this project, I jump into the idea of impermanent installation because the process of reconnecting will end at a certain point of time where the inmates are reconnected to their faith. This work is also an accumulative efforts of the inmates and public thus signifies not only the efforts from the inmates but also the public in receiving the new them.

The first 6 photos are the initial installation plan set up in my place's function room. While the remaining 7 are the set up installation at Botany Garden Function Room.

special thanks to Zech, Justin, the Yellow Ribbon Project, the very generous people who took care of the exhibitions ( names will be updated soon ) and last but not least, the boys from Reformative Training Centre.

Crocs Tale

CROCS TALE
2008
mixed media
Crocs Shoe Design Competition 2008

Once upon a time, lived an ugly Crocs who was made of tapes with pieces of glass hanging within her. She had never stepped out of her humble hut as she was lacking in confidence. So the FairyCrocsMother decided to grant the poor Crocs a wish. "I want to be beautiful" she said. But the FairyCrocsMother replied, "You already are beautiful, dear". Confused, she was then led to step outside the hut and exposed to the sunlight. To her surprise, the glass reflected myriad of colors. A visiting CrocsCharming was captured by her glittery beauty and fell in love with her. And so they lived, happily ever after

Epiphyte

EPIPHYTE
2008
mixed media installation
MAAD @ Red Dot Museum

At times, we gain something out of others' misfortune. This works deals with this concept in mind and at the same time, reflecting on the riot incident in Indonesia during 1998. It was a tragedy for many but for myself, it changed me for the better in such a way that i moved to Malaysia and gained further education which led to my studies in Singapore. I gained something, out of others' tragic experiences. I feel like an epiphyte

INDOVERS

INDOVERS
2007
paper and mixed media
Tampines Junior College gallery

"Indovers" is a title of a song by Indonesian pop group named ProjectPop. It is a song about how Indonesians who study abroad missing their country, both the good and bad times. At the same time, the lyrics also show the beauty of Indonesia's landscape.

My artwork is hence, also called INDOVERS. This time, i created my own personalised Indovers, a story of myself as a foreign student in Singapore who miss the times I had in my country. Likewise the lyrics of the song, my artwork also highlights the beauty of Indonesia and the rich diversity it owns.