Explore/Escape
2016
tin, mixed media on oxidised copper
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Session I - an installation of 13 pieces of varied sizes ranging from 21 cm to 60.5 cm
tin and mixed media on copper 7 pieces 26.5 x 21.5 x 1 cm, 26.5 x 42 x 1 cm 21.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm, 60.5 x 27 x 1 cm 23.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm, 21 x 38 x 1 cm 37.6 x 27 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper diptych 26.5 x 30.5 x 1 cm, 30.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper diptych 26.5 x 42 x 1 cm, 23 x 26.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 36.5 x 21.5 x 1 cm 2016 Explore/Escape - S1/E5 tin and mixed media on copper 27 x 27 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 27 x 27 x 1 cm 2016
closer views as smaller sets:
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Session II - various sizes
tin and mixed media on copper 26.75 x 27.25 x 1 cm, 35.75 x 27 x 1 cm, 27 x 39.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 61.5 x 27 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 27 x 58 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 22 x 27.25 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 26.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 26.5 x 61 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 26.5 x 60.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 60.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 26.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm 2016
tin and mixed media on copper 43.5 x 33 x 1 cm 2015-2016
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wandering, roaming, contemplating
my rising falling expanding contracting mindscape,
exploring the landscape to escape
and to find solace
and understanding
Copper comes from deep within the earth. Copper fascinates me because of its ability to change its colours according to the heat and oxidation it exposed to. The environment surrounding it greatly affects its appearance. Through experimentations with applying organic matters and various degrees of heat, I could achieve various nuances of colours and textures. The oxidation process would eventually happen, but in my case, I intervene with the process - managing to somewhat direct the result to a limited degree. In this way, I collaborate with nature in creating my pieces. It’s a metaphor for life itself in which changes and transformations would eventually occurred. We can either be passive and let them shape us, or actively take part in shaping ourselves.
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