Our Opening Night for Stories From Home.
Archive for August, 2008
Stories From Home
Posted in Exhibition openings on August 14, 2008 by forthgallery
The legends and folklore of the Philippines now get retold in visual art form through the interpretation of 21 artists at FORTH GALLERY, 69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level), Singapore 059228.
From Thursday 21st AUG to Sunday 31st AUG 2008. The opening hours are from Tuesday – Sunday: 11.30pm – 7pm, Mondays and public holidays by appointment only.
Presented by Utterly Art, we can be contacted at 6226 2605 (Kenneth or Keng Hock 94872006) or through utterlyart@pacific.net.sg.
Forth Gallery can be contacted at 62227809 (Justin) or justin@forth.sg. The opening reception is on Thursday 21st Aug 2008 at 7pm
About the exhibition:
Legends, myths and folklore that are passed down from generation to generation, whether through oral traditions or literature, comprise a huge portion of a country’s heritage. “Stories from Home” is a visual chronicle of various narratives from the Philippines. It explores the archipelago’s collective memory, ranging from mysticism, pourquoi stories and tales of creation to narrations of heroic feats.
Contemporary Filipino artists provide an insight to these allegories through their distinct interpretations. The diverse imagery in this collection is as vivid and vibrant as the lore it characterizes. This amalgam of representation is a dynamic portrayal culled from each artist’s stylistic aptitude and attitude. Replete of symbolism and meaning, Stories from Home is a provocative inquiry in the fertile imaginings of its rich cultural history.
The artists showcased include:
1. Carlo Gernale
2. Mervin Pimentel
3. Arnel Brillantes
4. Froilan Calayag
5. Joselito Jandayan
6. Dexter Fernandez
7. Konn Salao
8. Marika Constantino
9. Jeff Carnay
10. Michelle Lua
11. Jaericho Val Justo Valmetra
12.Demosthenes Campos
13. Rene Cuvos
14.David Frederick Po
15.Michael Bacol
16. Kurt LLuch
17. Dennis Fortozo
18. Kirby Roxas
19. Joey Cobcobo
20. Wesley Valenzuela
21. Don Dalmacio
CATMASUTRA ~ imagine-Nation
Posted in Uncategorized with tags new exhibition on August 5, 2008 by forthgallery
CATMASUTRA ~ imagine-Nation
A solo exhibition by Paul Koh
Opening Reception:
6 August 7pm
About the Exhibition:
Singapore is considered one of the most efficient countries in the world. Just as this systematic efficiency has brought us success, it has also left an indelible imprint on our subconscious, where “truth” is validated in terms of a prescribed path to success and happiness. This exhibition, imagine-Nation, asks us instead to look within, to listen to our own thoughts for a change, letting them grow so we can consciously choose the path that we really want to take. It attempts to expose our collective delusions about the “pre-programmed” nature of our life, and our prescribed notions on the best way to live.
Using the Catmasutra cats in social and surreal settings, this collection aims to provoke thoughts about the lives in our urbanized city in a quirky and irreverent way. References from popular and local culture are used and weaved as a counterpoint to the themes of each painting. The essence of the Catmasutra cats is based on their eyes-wide-shut, ear-to-ear grin, which reflects a deep-seated childhood innocence cum devil-may-care bravado, and a healthy dose of self belief and unpretentiousness. This serves as the anchor for all Catmasutra paintings.
Obedience School 101
With the gahmen so pervasive in our daily lives, through the various institutions (from the education system, the housing system, the transport system, the army, the media, the utilities…), that it’s a wonder if we can really find ourselves. In most cases, we ‘re all so caught up in the Singaporean lifestyle – loosely defined as the need to do well academically so that we can find a good job, so as to achieve stability and prosperity so as to get married in order to own a subsidised HDB flat (which is getting smaller and without any balcony), so as to have children before the marriage breaks down, so as to have the comfort of children in old age, before passing on… In all matters that have political or economic value, the gahmen does well. In other areas, it does not do so well as there is no real insight, empathy, will or motivation.
Absolutely Shiok!
Before you head over to read his speech (which I encourage everyone to)… think about the last sentence. If you know what that means now and are practicing it, then you’re already absolutely shioked or free. You already know your purpose in life. The next thing to do is to hold on to that purpose for dear life! It may change and morph and evolve, but it will be from the same source…
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