2019
An intimacy that allies us, 203 Lavender St, Singapore.
(Co-curated as part of Sikapgroup with Zulkhairi Zulkifliee)
CURATORIAL PREMISE
(‘He should learn to live by learning not how to make conversation with the ghost but how to talk with him, with her, how to let them speak or how to give them back speech, even if it is in oneself, in the other, in the other in oneself: they are always there, specters, even if they do not exist, even if they are no longer, even if they are not yet.’)
What are some ways to restructure a group exhibition beyond its overdetermined (and often determined for) thematic structure? ‘an intimacy that allies us…’, a third project under Sikap (LUCKY show, Malais-a-trois), attempts to (re)organize arrangements surrounding collective presentations. It extends intimacy to the farther side of social relations and proxemics (use of space), and problematizes art as mere placeholders. Here, artists are asked to engage in a sense of ‘critical intimacy’ that entails a personal engagement of upending from the inside. It is here where criticality is embodied for oneself and the other.
(‘Because you are doing it from the inside, with real intimacy. You’re kind of turning it around. It’s that kind of critique.’)
Sikap plays guest to a soon-to-be-renovated studio space located in 203 Lavender, across the previously torn down Eminent Plaza. This self-funded exhibition gathers artists of various disciplines for a period of four days, spanning two weekends during the Singapore Art Week 2019.
ARTISTS
Anthony Chin (SG)
Divaagar (SG)
Hazel Koh (SG)
Ivan David Ng (SG)
Izat Arif (MY)
Jeremy Sharma (SG)
Liyana Ali (SG)
Nhawfal Juma’at (SG)
Ong Si Hui (SG)
Pooja Kanade (SG)
Seung Ji Yoo (KR)
Taufiq Rahman (SG)
Zulkhairi Zulkiflee (SG)
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(Design: Ahmad Fauzan)
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(Photos: gotukusakai)
2018
5to9 Pop Up Show, LASALLE Winstedt Campus, Singapore.
Featuring Contemporary Art, prints, photographs & handcrafted goods by LASALLE’s student artist and lecturers.
In conjunction with LASALLE's One Night Only event, 5to9 Pop-up Art Show served as a means for the public to support these artists through purchases. Opening Reception was from 5 pm to 9 pm (for one night only) and 100 per cent of the sales proceeded to the artist.
Featuring Artists:
Bettina Sim
Fazleen Karlan
Gilles Massot
Hazel Koh
Isabell Hansen
Myk Kyi
Rifqi Amirul Rosli
Xingzhou Shen
Yoo Seung Ji
Zul Zulkiflee
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2018
Hump Day Open Studios, LASALLE Winstedt Campus, Singapore.
Hump Day Open Studio, an one day only event, was initiated to create space for transparency, conversation and inclusivity. It attempts to supplement existing work-in-progress shows curated by Institutions but by proposing anew format and with a necessity of urgency and the possibility of what might still urgently need doing.
Various LASALLE’s BA level 2 student artists opened their studio/project spaces and presented their studio practice work-in-progress artworks. Along with the open studios some special performances and talks were hosted. The focus was placed on creating a space for conversation, change, exchange, perspective, connection, friendships and growth.
Artist talks and discussion
'Arts & Entrepreneurship' by A'shua Imran
'Art after graduation (Transforming the lion city Gold' by Priyageetha Dia
'Everyday politics of making: artists and their terms' by Zul Zulkiflee and Nhawfal Juma'at
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(photos: Fazleen Karlan)
2018
Loading..Please Wait, Alliance Francaise Gallery, Singapore.
(Co-curated)
This coproduction by the Alliance Française de Singapour and the LASALLE McNally School Of Fine Arts will present a selection of Lasalle’s second year BA (Hons) Fine Artists’ work in progress, a part of their yearlong project curated by a team of fellow student artists from the cohort.
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An intimacy that allies us, 203 Lavender St, Singapore.
(Co-curated as part of Sikapgroup with Zulkhairi Zulkifliee)
CURATORIAL PREMISE
(‘He should learn to live by learning not how to make conversation with the ghost but how to talk with him, with her, how to let them speak or how to give them back speech, even if it is in oneself, in the other, in the other in oneself: they are always there, specters, even if they do not exist, even if they are no longer, even if they are not yet.’)
What are some ways to restructure a group exhibition beyond its overdetermined (and often determined for) thematic structure? ‘an intimacy that allies us…’, a third project under Sikap (LUCKY show, Malais-a-trois), attempts to (re)organize arrangements surrounding collective presentations. It extends intimacy to the farther side of social relations and proxemics (use of space), and problematizes art as mere placeholders. Here, artists are asked to engage in a sense of ‘critical intimacy’ that entails a personal engagement of upending from the inside. It is here where criticality is embodied for oneself and the other.
(‘Because you are doing it from the inside, with real intimacy. You’re kind of turning it around. It’s that kind of critique.’)
Sikap plays guest to a soon-to-be-renovated studio space located in 203 Lavender, across the previously torn down Eminent Plaza. This self-funded exhibition gathers artists of various disciplines for a period of four days, spanning two weekends during the Singapore Art Week 2019.
ARTISTS
Anthony Chin (SG)
Divaagar (SG)
Hazel Koh (SG)
Ivan David Ng (SG)
Izat Arif (MY)
Jeremy Sharma (SG)
Liyana Ali (SG)
Nhawfal Juma’at (SG)
Ong Si Hui (SG)
Pooja Kanade (SG)
Seung Ji Yoo (KR)
Taufiq Rahman (SG)
Zulkhairi Zulkiflee (SG)
2018
5to9 Pop Up Show, LASALLE Winstedt Campus, Singapore.
Featuring Contemporary Art, prints, photographs & handcrafted goods by LASALLE’s student artist and lecturers.
In conjunction with LASALLE's One Night Only event, 5to9 Pop-up Art Show served as a means for the public to support these artists through purchases. Opening Reception was from 5 pm to 9 pm (for one night only) and 100 per cent of the sales proceeded to the artist.
Featuring Artists:
Bettina Sim
Fazleen Karlan
Gilles Massot
Hazel Koh
Isabell Hansen
Myk Kyi
Rifqi Amirul Rosli
Xingzhou Shen
Yoo Seung Ji
Zul Zulkiflee
2018
Hump Day Open Studios, LASALLE Winstedt Campus, Singapore.
Hump Day Open Studio, an one day only event, was initiated to create space for transparency, conversation and inclusivity. It attempts to supplement existing work-in-progress shows curated by Institutions but by proposing anew format and with a necessity of urgency and the possibility of what might still urgently need doing.
Various LASALLE’s BA level 2 student artists opened their studio/project spaces and presented their studio practice work-in-progress artworks. Along with the open studios some special performances and talks were hosted. The focus was placed on creating a space for conversation, change, exchange, perspective, connection, friendships and growth.
Artist talks and discussion
'Arts & Entrepreneurship' by A'shua Imran
'Art after graduation (Transforming the lion city Gold' by Priyageetha Dia
'Everyday politics of making: artists and their terms' by Zul Zulkiflee and Nhawfal Juma'at
2018
Loading..Please Wait, Alliance Francaise Gallery, Singapore.
(Co-curated)
This coproduction by the Alliance Française de Singapour and the LASALLE McNally School Of Fine Arts will present a selection of Lasalle’s second year BA (Hons) Fine Artists’ work in progress, a part of their yearlong project curated by a team of fellow student artists from the cohort.