Five young artists from three countries present their works that blur the lines between creative disciplines and the boundaries between art and craft during “New Makers” which is running at Atta Gallery, until May 14.
Formally trained in sculpture, Singaporean artist Ong Si Hui combines marble sculptures with tools or household implements in her recent series which hinges on explorations of tension and balance, while her fellow artist Shayne Phua explores the use of traditional pastry moulds to create new ceramic forms, bringing into question the interplay between artist and artisan, domestic arts versus fine art, tradition and the contemporary.
Through abstract painting and carved wooden sculptures, Carmen Ceniga Prado from Spain creates allusive pieces that address dualities as well as cosmic experiences — light and darkness, energy and stillness, purity and sensuality.
Deeply invested in exploring the relevance of traditional material knowledge and skills in contemporary culture, Thai designer and weaver Wuthigrai Siriphon combines two forms of Thai cultural heritage — temple murals and woven textiles — to explore how their essence may be realised with a contemporary approach.
Seeking to expand the boundaries of woodworking in Thailand, both in terms of how it is perceived as well as the creative forms that can be realised in this medium, Nucharin Wangphongsawasd’s sculptural works range from multi-functional objets d’art, to lyrical and playful pieces that invite viewers to rethink the conventional sturdiness and solidity of wood and its utilitarian applications.
The works of these new makers challenge the conventions of their respective mediums, and dissolve the borders that divide materials, culture, and history.
Atta Gallery is located at Warehouse 30, Charoen Krung 30 and opens Wednesday to Sunday from 1-6.30pm.
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