Text installation (in two parts) with aluminium composite panels at open space next to Stamford Green, Singapore. 240 x 420 x 60 cm (each).
This work examines the idea of ‘staying’ and ‘going’ as two perspectives of a single decisive moment. Two walls, cladded in mirrors and placed face-to-face, are in conversation as well as confrontation with each other, uncovering various prismatic and layered readings into the nature of choice, attachment, separation, and loss. In relation to its site, that of the former National Library, the work calls for a reflective inquiry into how we transform our spaces, and the memories we entwine with these spaces.
Exhibition
27 Oct 2016 to 26 Feb 2017
An Atlas of Mirrors. Commissioned by Singapore Biennale 2016.
Production supported by Kelvin Ang, Jimmy Chua, Ho Hui May, Bervyn Lee, Nicholas Song, Juliana Tong, and Singapore Management University.
Curated by Dr. Susie Lingham.
Features / Mentions
- Vogeler, S.N.H. “The Gothic, The Mythic and The Surreal”. Design + Architecture, Arts, Issue 96. Jan 2017.
- Low, H. “Singapore Biennale 2016: 6 exhibits that will change the way you view yourself and the world“. Hype & Stuff. 24 Dec 2016.
- Martin, M. “What you cannot miss at the Singapore Biennale”. Interview with curators Joyce Toh, Andrea Fam, and artists Perception3. MediaCorp Radio 938LIVE, The Culture Cafe. Nov 2016.
- Movius, L. “Singapore Biennale reflects on the ties between Asian countries.” The Art Newspaper. 3 Nov 2016.
- Tsai, S. “Highlights from Singapore Biennale 2016”. Art Asia Pacific Magazine, Blog. 31 Oct 2016.
- Huang, L. “9 Singapore Biennale works to catch”. The Straits Times. 25 Oct 2016.
Book
- Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors. Catalogue. Singapore Art Museum. 2016.
