In the Eye of the Beholder
“Green with Red Rim”, Tian Mangzi (China), acrylic on canvas, 170 x 178 cm.“Painting apples to create a new, beautiful and peaceful planet which belongs to everyone.” - quote from the artist.
What attracts you to a painting? To most laymen, the initial response would likely be associated with an emotion ranging from “it makes me happy” to “the colours are so vibrant.” There are no right or wrong answers. Art appreciation is a matter of personal taste and interpretation.
Art Forum’s “Significant Works On Display” showcases artworks that convey a spectrum of emotions. From colour tones and brushstrokes to subject and mood, each painting appeals to us differently. It’s up to us to find the meaning or significance of each piece. Hence, the saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.
Founder and owner Marjorie Chu has been nurturing artists in Southeast Asia and beyond for the past 50 years. To this day, she continues to discover, support and elevate Asian contemporary art and make space for talent and promise.
“Bare on the Glass”, Uday Mondal (India), acrylic on canvas, 198 x 152 cm. Modern day society.
“On a Palanquin”, Suranjana Lahiri (India), acrylic on canvas, 76 x 76 cm. Politician’s perceived idea of modernity.
The Art Forum gallery has an aura of calm and comfort. There is no fancy marble floor or permanent décor; the walls are all white. This is all by design. Marjorie doesn’t want the gallery to be intimidating. She wants it to be welcoming, where we can take our time to appreciate the artwork on the wall.
“Significant Works On Display” has Marjorie’s latest picks to bridge the gap between artists and the public. Whether you are an aficionado, a collector or a newbie, we encourage you to pop in but do let her know you are coming. Her heartwarming stories behind each painting and its artist will make you appreciate art even more.
“White Tiger”, Tay Bak Chiang (Singapore) acrylic on canvas, 160 x 140 cm. A single stroke separates the surface of this canvas into two spaces.
“Window”, Tran Van Thao (Vietnam), oil and acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm. Using movement, colour and light, Tran expresses the unpredictability of abstract art.
“Orange Balloons”, Tran Van Thao (Vietnam), oil and acrylic on canvas, 60 x 80 cm.
“Bali Padi Field 1”, Leif Nilsson (Indonesia) , acrylic on canvas, 100 x 120 cm. Padi fields and watery reflection.
Left top: “Sunset in the flood” ; Left bottom: “Foggy Morning”
Both by Den Warnjing (Thailand), watercolour on paper, 40.5 x 31.5 cm.
Right: Variations-Etude (Yellow Light), Jeremy Sharma (Singapore), oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm.
“I AM: Sunflower,” Ang YianSann (Singapore), acrylic on vinyl, 147 x 138 cm. Layers of colours taking viewers on a journey of exploration.
“Bali Beach,” Leif Nilsson (Indonesia), acrylic on canvas, 68.5 x 100 cm. Receding tides.
“Architectural Lines and Colours,” Smat Suwannapong (Thailand), oil on canvas, 150 x 170 cm. Smat’s love for colour, texture and architecture is emphasised with sunlight adding contrast.
“Bush Potato,” Lorna Fencer Napurrula (Australia), acrylic on canvas, 129 x 98 cm. Utopia, extravagant and sensual.
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