'Ring around the rosy, pocketful of posies…'
A multi-disciplinary exhibition by a group of young artists from Singapore &
China opens at new art space instinc
Singapore (20 July 2005) – ‘Ring around the rosy, pocketful of posies…'
a multi-disciplinary exhibition by Singapore & China artists will open at the
new art space instinc, located at 271C New Bridge Road, from 9 AUG 2005 to 26
AUG 2005.
This exhibition expresses the thoughts and emotions of young visual artists,
investigating popular culture and its influence on youth and young adults as
well as the response of youth to media bombardment.
The eight artists participation in this project come from a variety of
backgrounds sharing one thing in common - the location context of Singapore.
This exhibition presents the exploration of the term ‘culture’, as well as the
various ways in which media and culture intertwines.
Presented through paintings, silk-screen on canvases, relief prints, comic books
from wood-cut prints, T-shirts, sculpture, installation and performance, eight
artists - Aidah Dolrahim, Cheng Guang Feng, Dan Lim, Jeremy Hiah, Lina Adam,
Marienne Yang, Warren Khong and Yeo Shih Yun - will express their thoughts on
popular culture in Singapore.
‘Ring around the rosy, pocketful of posies…' will be exhibited at instinc at
271C New Bridge Road (Chinatown) from 9 AUG 2005 to 26 AUG 2005. For gallery
information, please call 6536 1739 or visit www.instinc.com
Viewing hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 12pm to 7pm, Saturdays by appointment only,
Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Directions: (include map on next page)
By MRT - Chinatown (NEL) or Outram Park
By Bus - SBS 2, 12, 33, 54, 61, 62, 63, 80, 81, 124, 143, 147, 174, 197 TIBS
190, 520, 851, 961, 961C, 970
About instinc
instinc is located at the attic of a conservation townhouse that has been
carefully restored, originally built in the 1800s. Creating an inspirational
environment to work in, instinc has a pointed roof with high ceiling and a large
patio natural lighting, adding to the character of the space.
Started in November 2004, instinc is an artist-run space that aims to foster
friendships and collaborations with other artists. instinc is a dynamic space in
continuous process of creation and is committed in exhibiting all forms of
contemporary art.
The objectives of instinct are:
To provide an exhibition space managed by an artist in order to establish a
vibrant environment for creative practice and dialogue.
To provide a space to exchange ideas and interaction for artists in the
community.
About the artists
Biography of Artist, Aidah Dolrahim(Singapore) Aidah recently graduated from
Open University, conducted at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts with a BFA in May
2005. Recipient of the Georgette Chen Art Scholarship in 2002 and The Della
Butcher Art Award (Certificate of Merit) in 2004. A full time artist, Aidah's
works have been exhibited in 'Dream Catcher', photo slideshow at Esplanade,
Singapore , Red + White = Pink, Utterly Art, Singapore and Passionova
Photography exhibition, Centro, One Fullerton, Singapore.
Biography of artist, Cheng Guang Feng(China) Cheng Guang Feng was born in 1983
in Shenyang, China. He graduated in 2001 from Shenyang Art Academy majoring in
drawing and is currently residing in Singapore and pursuing his art education
with a scholarship from Nayang Academy of Fine Arts (ceramics). Guang Feng
participated in numerous exhibitions in Beijing and Singapore; Insomnia 48hrs at
The Arts House in 2004 and his recent Solo Exhibition at Your Mother Gallery
titled, 'Discovery' in 2005 to name a few.
Biography of artist, Dan Lim(Singapore) Dan is currently pursuing his Diploma
in Fine Arts (Sculpture) from Lasalle SIA. His works has been exhibited in NAFA
South East Asia Fine Arts Exhibition, Sculpture Square in 2004.
Biography of Artist, Jeremy Hiah(Singapore) Jeremy graduated with Bachelor of
Arts Fine Arts. Royal Melbourne Institute and Technology University, Melbourne,
Australia in 2001. Jeremy is the director of Your Mother Gallery which started
in Jan 2005. He is also a member of The Artists Village, Singapore since 1996
and was previously elected Vice President for the year 2001. A member of The
Sculpture Society, Singapore since 2001, currently holding the Vice President
position, he is very active in the art scene and has participated in many
exhibitions both local and overseas like San Francesco, Como, Italy, Germany,
Hong Kong, Australia and Thailand. Jeremy held his solo show 'RAW/WAR' at Your
Mother Gallery in 2005 with the support of NAC and a group show ' Snratch' in
Beijing.
Biography of Lina Adam (Singapore) Established project ‘a fraction of mad
lynette’, a series of ongoing art projects, website, a mail art project
featuring young Singapore artists, an online magazine featuring young Singapore
artists and others, still in progress of conceptualization and work in
collaboration with alternative art gallery ‘Your Mother Gallery’ and its
director Jeremy Hiah, since 2004/2005.
Biography of artist, Marienne Yang Xiao-Juan (Singapore) Marienne recently
graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts (High Distinction) from University of
Tasmania, majoring in Electronic Media in 2004. She has exhibited widely in
Australia and Singapore. She is a member of The Artist Village since 2005.
Biography of Artist, Warren Khong (Singapore) A young artist currently in the
midst of his studies, he venerates God, Art and various levels of intoxication
and is passionate about all three. A lover of both the avant-garde and kitsch,
it is easy to see why he is sometimes caught in a conundrum. Nonetheless he
endeavors to put both into his art. Warren is also a member of The Artist
Village since 2005.
Biography of Artist, Yeo Shih Yun (Singapore) Shih Yun's fascination for the
abstract medium surfaced during her time at Lasalle, when she first experimented
with the fusion of fine arts and contemporary design. One of her early
experimental works received acclaim as a highly commended entry for the UOB
Painting of the Year competition in 1999, which spurred her to further explore
fine arts and the abstract form. After graduating from Lasalle, Shih Yun
attended the one-year Post Baccalaureate Program (Painting) at the San Francisco
Art Institute.
Shih Yun has collaborated with artists from America and UK for the past four
years and has held numerous exhibitions in Singapore and Australia. Some of her
recent exhibitions include “exit” in Melbourne, Australia and “NewFinds 2003" at
MITA ARTrium. In addition, she was awarded the Emerging Artist Grant from the
National Arts Council to hold her first solo exhibition titled, “log:one03” at
Block 43 Studio Gallery in 2003.