Exhibition: DiaS’pora - Exploring Singapore’s Diasporic Ethos in the Art of Diaspora Artists
Venue: Art Seasons, Singapore
Exhibition Dates: 17 Jan – 24 Feb 2024
Singapore Art Week 2024 Event (12th Edition)
The artistic endeavours of diaspora artists reflect the distinctive ethos of the diasporic experience, marked by their connection to their homeland culture and their role as cultural ambassadors. This show delves into the art of these diaspora artists, examining how their connection to their heritage influences their creative expression and how their exposure to new cultural contexts, digital media, and global platforms shapes their artistic perspectives. The show highlights how the resulting art diverges from traditional norms, utilizing innovative media and presentation formats to reach a global audience. Additionally, it discusses the dynamic of artists working in Singapore and Singapore artists working overseas, while maintaining ties to their homeland, leading to the preservation of acquired characteristics in their work.
Participating Artists:
Anne-Kristin Vaudour
Desmond Mah
Emi Avora
Huang Zhanwen
Karina D. Simon
Leo Liu Xuanqi
Li Chu
Venue: Art Seasons, Singapore
Exhibition Dates: 17 Jan – 24 Feb 2024
Singapore Art Week 2024 Event (12th Edition)
The artistic endeavours of diaspora artists reflect the distinctive ethos of the diasporic experience, marked by their connection to their homeland culture and their role as cultural ambassadors. This show delves into the art of these diaspora artists, examining how their connection to their heritage influences their creative expression and how their exposure to new cultural contexts, digital media, and global platforms shapes their artistic perspectives. The show highlights how the resulting art diverges from traditional norms, utilizing innovative media and presentation formats to reach a global audience. Additionally, it discusses the dynamic of artists working in Singapore and Singapore artists working overseas, while maintaining ties to their homeland, leading to the preservation of acquired characteristics in their work.
Participating Artists:
Anne-Kristin Vaudour
Desmond Mah
Emi Avora
Huang Zhanwen
Karina D. Simon
Leo Liu Xuanqi
Li Chu