Curatorial outline
The Orchid; The Wasp is a visual arts exhibition that follows the proposition of becoming, which is understood as the possibility for diversity, multiplicity and change. It is about forming alliances between artistic identities, seeing them as subjective beings with the potential to interchange or become something else through a unique symbiosis.
The organisers, Racy Lim and Zulkhairi Zulkiflee, invited six artists and formed pairs of three, whose works will be informed by the other to various lengths. They are: Liyana Ali & Ivan David Ng; Anthony Chin & Leroy Sofyan; Liana Yang & Thesupersystem.
Exhibition asset
Grants
Singapore Art Week Commission (2021) - National Arts Council, Singapore.
Exhibition venue. Gillman Barracks, Singapore. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Exhibition view. (On partition wall) Leroy Sofyan, The World of our Children Series, Assorted found books, Dimensions variable. 2020. (On the ground) Nescience; Elizabeth, Michael, Emily, Albumen Print, 31.4 x 40.3cm (A work by Leroy Sofyan and George Angelovski). 2019. (On the wall) Anthony Chin, ÷, Graphite on wall and floor. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Nescience; Elizabeth, Michael, Emily, Albumen Print, 31.4 x 40.3cm (A work by Leroy Sofyan and George Angelovski). 2019. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Liyana Ali, Flection of Curvation, Plywood and assorted construction materials. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Detail view. Ivan David Ng, Honesty and Generously, Archival digital print, Handmade paper, Kozo paper, Graphite, Bandages, Fabric, Charcoal, Cellulose film, Laser print, Sumi ink, Tracing paper, PVA, Tempera, Resin on Wood panel. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Detail view. Anthony Chin, ÷, Graphite on wall and floor. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Exhibition view. Anthony Chin, ÷, Graphite on wall and floor. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Exhibition view. Liana Yang, Smile Till The Tears Run Into Your Eyes, Video on flatscreen TVs, Tinsel curtains, LED texts and decorative accessories. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.
Thesupersystem, Miang, Robotic arms and Video. Dimensions variable. 2020. Photo by Rifdi Rosly.