Steroids

Steroids
charcoal, pastel and pencil on paper
A3
2009

a second attempt or fourth in creating the semi-abstract form of humanoid molecular object. here i focus more on the cylindrical shape of the bulging muscles, reduced them to simple circles and ovals. a strong sense of realism is followed from the original picture especially in transferring the shadows and reflections but alien-like humanoid forms are zoomed-in compared to the previous drawing.

Circuit Boys

Circuit Boys
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
ATC size
2009

part of the circuit boys series which focus around the theme of sex, recreational drugs, late-night partying, music and physical perfection. in this series, i wish to portray the extreme excitement and what is considered as fun during taking part in these activities. taken as forms of escape from the monosyllabic daily life, these temporary activities are not effective after all. the receipts which symbolize the daily responsibilities manage to destroy the fake white background which a person created as his attempt to escape and bind him like the snake in the original sin.

this series consists of the two large drawings and works that are part of the project with rin ioka.

Cyborg Circuit

Cyborg Circuit
collage of cut out pencil drawing on receipts
ATC size
2009

sketches of futuristic humanoid structures which are constructed plainly by straight lines and bold outer linings. i wish to further incorporate the idea of robotic art into the concept of homosexuality and lifestyle of gay circle. figures are made to be as rigid as possible but still give very clear representation of what is considered as perfect physique. creating male models as if they are machines and controlled by computer programming.

Steroids

Steroids
charcoal, pastel and pencil on paper
first three : ATC size, last : A3
2009

four attempts to create abstract forms of muscular hyperthrophy. creating a visible form from the physical appearance of arm muscle, i attempt to de-familiarize muscular obsession, turning them into somewhat organic and mysterious

Steroids
any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five). They include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

btm/flex/top

btm/flex/top
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
150 cm by 70 cm
2009

< hunk31 > chem fun?

< hunk31 > chem fun?
2 layers of papers; pencil on paper and receipts
110cm by 79cm
2009

Global Boys

Global Boys
pencil drawing and receipts
approx. B5
2009

This series of work talk about the ecstasy of being in a club. A place where people dance, drink and drug themselves throughout the night trying to get away from the responsibility in life. The figures depict a frozen second of the model being 'high'. The background being bright white is a representation of being secluded from the outside world and being in their own imaginative 'peace' of mind. The torn background reveals receipts which symbolizes the responsibility i.e work, commitment, bills, etc.
How far does this form of escapism actually allows us to escape from reality. The almost nude figures show how fragile and insecure humans are when they are faced with this situation. Being 'high' does not let you escape everything after all. It is only layered over the temporary blank thoughts until it is torn and unveiling the reality.
The idea of the figure being bind by the receipts mimics the story of adam and the snake. Sin follows humans as we have to work to stay alive and similarly, the reality will follow and bind people even though they try to escape in the means of getting 'high'.

These works are parts of Traveling Cards, a project initiated by Rin Ioka. Sending the cards overseas further emphasize people's effort to go to overseas clubs and parties.

Father's Day

Ayah
pencil drawing and receipts
A4
2009

This work is made for my dad. The figure is drawn from a photo of him. A form of practice for the bigger piece that i'm working on using the similar technique. 'Ayah' means father in Indonesian.
Anyway, for all daddies, happy father's day. Hope this work reminds you not to be to bind by work, bills and the idea of money-making.

The scan is not that great as the base color should be bright white ... sorry about that ><"

Tenbi star

Tenbi star - Apalagi

A coloring page which shows a human form at first and evolves into a werewolf when colored

This work is a final year 1 project under Asst Prof Michael Tan

Amazon Lilly

Amazon Lilly
installation of 108 origami figures and origami sculpture; folded from newspaper
approx 15cmx10cm each figures and 50cmby20cm for sculpture
2008

This work questions how far we believe whatever being shown towards us. Especially newspapers, we tend to believe everything that it states. Through the figures, viewers might understand them as Chinese ladies, prostitutes. The newspapers have set our mindset to think in such a way, and through this piece, people's mindset are challenged as they are forced to look and understand the figures in a completely different context.


This installation is also a part of Mobile Garden exhibition

de-construct:ion

de-construct:ion
installation of wood panels, paper and wooden frames
20cm by 20cm each wooden frames
2008


This installation reverses the idea of paper being made out of tree fibers by creating tree trunks out of paper. Questioning the idea of recyling, does the process minimizes the damages or contribute to the destruction of the earth ?


This installation is also a part of the Mobile Garden exhibition

Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum Tea
installation of 5 origami on paper, used packet drinks and interactive panels
approx 50cmby30cm each paintings
2008

This installation explores the idea of contemporary and modern vs traditional. Chrysanthemum tea is often drank at family reunion dinner and considered a very traditional custom. However, in today's society, the significance of the drink is diminished due to the selling of chrysanthemum tea as packet drinks.

The paintings too mimics the traditional chinese paintings however, the materials used are not so much traditional. Added with origami flowers, the works become a more contemporary art piece than a traditional chinese caligraphy.

Viewers are served with chrysanthemum tea packet drinks as they view the works and encouraged to leave the packets on the floor at the exhibition sites.


This installation is a piece exhibited in Mobile Garden : an origami project

Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath
9 panels of origami on canvas, tape sculpture on canvas and tape sculpture
25cm by 25cm for origami canvas, approx 40cm for sculpture and 30cm by 40cm for origami canvas
2008

A series of work which are based on the origami portrayal of baby's breath flowers. Representing the innocence of new born babies, these origami pieces are arranged in such that they mimic the factory production belt. It is seemed as if they are man made. Reflecting the process of child bearing these days, this work explores the non natural process of pregnancy.

The tape sculpture is filled with baby powder which will evaporate as time goes by. As the inside is exposed, the sculpture will reveal more baby's breath flowers. This ongoing process reflect the growth of the mental ability of a baby which is affected by the surroundings to a great extent.

The tape sculpture on canvas explores the idea of children being an empty canvas for parents to 'draw' on. The figure is transparent giving the idea of flexibility of the child to be moulded in any form. This works aims to remind parents on their children's status as they are unable to determine their own growth due to the surrounding circumstances.

Baby's Breath is a piece which was exhibited in Mobile Garden exhibition

Cloverfield:vertical #0-5.6m

Cloverfield:vertical #0-5.6m
origami sculpture installation
2800cm by 250cm
2008

Cloverfield:vertical depicts the a landscape which is surreal and imaginative, as if it only exists in the virtual world. Inspired by the extravagant setting from the video game, this piece portrays the peculiar depiction of a field. Not horizontal flat, but vertically erected. At the same time, it challenges what viewers' understanding towards the idea of reality versus what they see as real.

Cloverfield:vertical will continue until it reaches 108m

This piece is part of Mobile Garden exhibition

Mobile Garden : an origami project

Mobile Garden : an origami project
22nd December 2008 - 31st December 2008
Forth Gallery

Kelvin Atmadibrata ( Indonesia/Singapore )
Rin Ioka ( Japan )


Mobile Garden is an origami based exhibition where two young artist pushes the boundary of origami to a deeper level. Incorporating the therapeutic craft into work of conceptual arts, this exhibition explores the idea of human's way of thinking and the thoughts occur within their minds.

Being

Being
installation of plastic and wire sculpture
approx 100cm by 100cm
2009

Being human affords us the privilege of senses to experience our surroundings in a variety of ways.

Being, ironically, consists of inanimate recycled parts, put together to resemble a living organism. In part, they are nothing but inanimate raw material but as a whole, and constructed as such, our brains allow us to interpret Being as living with sensorial enhancements.

How ironic is it that it sometimes takes our daily interactions with inanimate objects to make us realise, or maybe not, that we are living beings with senses after all?


Being is a final year 1 project for 3D Module under Asst Prof Peter Chen