Symbiosis–The Mentorship Initiative (2022)
Online Exhibition in conjunction with 10-month mentorship | 15 February – 8 March 2022
Exhibition Organised by The Art of Letters
Online Zoom Sharing Session shared as part of weekend activities
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Three works: “Inner-Lit: What Grows Within”, “Inner-Garden Letters” and “Seeking Peace: Lake of Lotuses”
3 works of various dimensions and mixed media
A 100 page process book of the 10 month mentorship process was showcased as part of the sharing sessions
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In 2021, The Art of Letters launched a mentoring initiative with four mentor-mentee groups formed. Over a period of 10 months, my mentor Marina Soria encouraged my fellow mentee Lissette and me to evoke emotions and childhood memories through our works. Her honest critiques, along with grounded encouragement and a wealth of experience born from her years of work in the art and design fields, created a safe space for us to experiment and discover new modes of expression. Based on the theme of “Inner Garden Letters”, the works by our group are a reflection of the emotive struggles and triumphs through our calligraphic journey during the pandemic.
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For more news about the Art of Letters Mentoring Initiative: The Art of Letters Mentorship
Online Gallery of the works done by three of the mentorship groups: Enter Gallery
Artist profile page with links to works: Profile page
Grateful–The Art of Letters (2020)
Online Exhibition | 28 November – 20 December 2020
Organised by The Art of Letters
Online Zoom Sharing Session shared as part of weekend activities
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“Seeds of Growth”
450 W x 330 H (mm)
Iron gall ink, assorted papers, custom frame
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The theme of gratitude was a very apt reminder for everyone to take stock of what we have achieved and weathered over the Covid-19 pandemic period, and my submission was inspired by my personal experiences overseas where I was deeply touched by the support of family and friends. As part of the online exhibitions, I was invited to present an online Zoom sharing to over 50+ participants about my guide sheet, layout, and composition process for the exhibited works as well as other larger-scale works in my portfolio.
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For more news about the Beginners’ Table: Community over Competition
Online Gallery of over 100 artworks presented: Enter Gallery
Pameran Postcard (2020)
Ion Art Gallery | 12 – 20 December 2020
$200 raised from the sale of these were donated to three charities, namely:
Beautiful People, Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH), Society for the Physically disabled (SPD)
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“Hand in Hand”
4 pieces of A5 works depicting animals shadowplay using hand shapes
Ink on archival paper, wood
A series of concept videos was released on social media to complement each of the pieces
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During the height of the pandemic disruption in March, there was a period where I was overseas, taking health supplements everyday and constantly stressing over trying to book a flight home. It was during this time that I really felt the importance of having both mental and physical health, and I was extremely grateful for the company of loved ones by my side. The four pieces, part of a series I call “Hand in Hand”, are inspired by the shadow games I used to play as a kid. By showing the beauty of the animals created by the combination of both hands, I hope to mirror the importance of how both mental and physical health need to go hand in hand. The beneficiaries were chosen in line with the theme of physical and mental health, and to fund programmes that help families who struggle more due to limited access to aid during these times.
Love of Letters (2019)
Selegie Arts Centre, Singapore | 5 – 9 November 2019
Organised by Beginners’ Table
Held in conjunction with Eleanor Winters’ Copperplate Bootcamp 2019
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Display of Certificate made for Spencerian Saga (signed by Master penman Michael Sull)
1 A4 (210mmx297mm) piece (size before matting)
Ink on 100% Cotton Archival paper
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This was an exhibition that I was able to both participate and helped to put together in my term as Assistant Arts Manager at Selegie Arts Centre. Organised by the volunteers at Beginners’ Table, this showcased the works of lettering artists, calligraphy practitioners and enthusiasts based in Singapore alongside those of famed calligrapher Eleanor Winters as well as the watercolour works of Leendert van der Pool.
What is 1 + 2? (2017/2018)
NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House, Singapore | 19 dec 2017 - 26 Jan 2018
Part of a group show with the Young Printmakers League (YPL)
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“How do you like to be remembered?”
Collaborators: Kae Yuan and Judith Lee
Variable layout of 2 A3 (420mmx297mm) pieces and 1 A4 (210mmx297mm) piece
Linocut prints on handmade paper and 100% Cotton Fabriano paper
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This work was created based on the idea of imperfect memory and the permutations that result from reconstructing past conversations. Leftover catalogues from the earlier “Working Proofs” exhibition were shredded and remade into handmade paper that we took turns imprinting our linocut designs on. This symbolic gesture was a nod to the previous group exhibition forming the basis of this collaboration.
Working Proofs (2017)
Mulan Gallery | 16 – 30 June 2017
Part of a group show with the Young Printmakers League (YPL) and Noise Singapore
These exhibition works were created during the five months mentorship programme under the tutelage of Joseph Chiang of Monster Gallery.
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“Are you coming home for dinner?”
20 x 20 cm prints (circular wooden mount: 88cm)
Collograph prints, Acrylic, Wood
Collograph plates made from braided rags, parking coupons, bandages, storybooks pages and placemats
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The title of this artwork references a line my mother would ask each day before I leave the house, and this artwork uses symbolic placemats to celebrate the family unit. By using placemats to draw on the larger societal motif of bonding over meals, I hope this allows viewers to reflect upon their own experiences of family dinners. Each print is made from the arrangement of materials I associate with each of my family members into patterns that reflect everyday habits. This work is my tribute to the people who have had the largest influence on my path thus far.
(Image credit: Arron Teo and Nipuna Perera)
