Artwork Size

Base Panel is 60 x 45 cm.

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Artwork Medium

(Combination of media used differs for each panel)
Digital Printing, Gold Leaf, Flocking on Wooden Panel

Artwork has wire at back of frame for hanging.

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Artwork Description

The Peranakan Forest Series is a sculptural artwork. Wooden strips extending beyond the constraints of the edge. Like a forest, these wooden strips are a stylised portrayal of a row of trees, standing tall in repetition. The contemporary composition is contrasted with the traditional imagery that has been printed onto the wooden surface. 

Close-up images of Peranakan porcelain, beadwork and embroidered cloth can be seen. These images were all sourced on a trip to the Peranakan Museum in Singapore.

Contrasting with these Peranakan craft works are images of plants and greenery. The reason for this merge of subject matter is to do with Lee Kuan Yew’s, vision of Singapore becoming a ‘Garden City’.

 A ‘Garden City’ is not just utilitarian, it is a place that flourishes largely due to its beauty. Like beautiful artworks, a beautiful natural environment plays an important role in our mental health and overall well-being.

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作品描述

《娘惹森林》系列是一件雕塑性作品。木条延伸出画框边缘之外，如同森林般排列，这些木条以程式化的手法呈现一排排挺立的树木。现代的构图与印在木质表面上的传统图像形成了鲜明对比。

作品中可见娘惹瓷器、珠饰与刺绣布料的特写图像，这些素材均取自我在新加坡娘惹博物馆考察之程。

与这些娘惹工艺作品形成对比的是植物与绿意的影像。之所以将这两种题材融合，是为了呼应李光耀对新加坡“花园城市”愿景的理念。

“花园城市”不仅仅是实用的空间，它的蓬勃生机很大程度上源于其美感。正如精美的艺术作品，美丽的自然环境对于我们的心理健康与整体幸福感也起着重要的作用。

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Artwork Viewing

Currently at Whitestone Gallery Singapore.
For enquiries, email Deborah here or Whitestone Gallery for more information.

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