Elemental Shifts

Dates: Friday 25 September to Wed 7 October
Times: 11am to 8pm daily
Venue: The Substation Gallery
Admission: Free

Workshop: Sat 26 September, 2 to 4pm – “Create art from junk mail and other ephemera” Cost: $35, BYO junk. Please click here for more info and to register.

The duality of forces and unpredictable nature of the elements are the inspiration for this series of works. It is interesting how the earth, fire, water and wind have the ability to either create or destroy – where subtle deviations in their states may result in different outcomes and the impact of these unexpected shifts are not always known. This too relates to my process of painting.

Colours are also great indicators and changes in hue can act as warning signs of the next transition. They also have an effect on the mood and it’s this immersive quality in the environment, along with the volatility and essence of nature that I would like to draw the viewer into.

The tactile quality of the oil paintings reflects on natural surfaces and works on papier-mâché will be part of the renewal of materials and variation of form.

For more information: www.valng.com

Part of the Singapore Art Show 2009