There’s a contradiction in artwork. It’s a type of expression but it’s being pigeonholed into set classes and even nationalities. Such is the case for modern summary ink artwork; these from the West see this artwork type as originating in China. Nonetheless, China doesn’t classify modern summary ink artwork as Chinese language or Western as a result of this portray fashion deviates from the mainstream of ink portray.

That is an ongoing dialog and the by way of line of “Black / White Quotes”, an artwork exhibition which options the collaborative efforts of artists Zhang Zhao Hui and Hélène Le Chatelier. This coming collectively is a showcase the place oriental aesthetics meets modern summary artwork, and guests are inspired to ponder and work together with the artworks.

On this infinite journey of exploration, each artists have chosen to precise themselves in colors of black, white, gray and others. The color black carries with it numerous meanings and associations; extra usually it has the connotation of being daring and symbolises traditionality.

However, white is the end result of all chromatic colors and is usually thought to signify purity or a brand new begin and endeavour. Whereas gray, the combination of black and white, stands for the inherent ambiguity on this world.

Nothing is strictly dichotomous, and the “combination” of those two hues encapsulates the ephemeral and fixed transformation of objects, ideas, and the self within the gentle and shadow of time.

Zhang Zhaohui sees conventional Chinese language ink portray’s agility and adaptable brushwork as a possible point of interest in modern artwork. He adeptly reconciles seeming contradictions of eternity and ephemerality, custom and modernity in his paintings by skillfully using fluid strains that continuously rework.

Via this inventive method, Zhang simplifies and clarifies the complexities of actuality reminiscent of worldwide politics and socio-economic points extra palatable for understanding by making them accessible for on a regular basis use. His works are even in comparison with ideas of optics and atomic physics, significantly the periodic construction produced by gentle waves or photons throughout filtered motion, which aligns with Zhang’s distinctive ink rhythm. 

Compared, Hélène Le Chatelier’s paintings delves into the intriguing interaction between reminiscence, social context, and intimate areas. Via her inked human landscapes, paper works, and summary landscapes, she explores the physique as each a bodily and metaphorical panorama, difficult typical notions of illustration and actuality.

Her artwork invitations viewers to rue retrospectively, prompting questions in regards to the boundaries between interior and outer areas and the advanced relationships amongst reminiscence, emotion, and our bodily surroundings.

Viewers able to embark on this experiential journey are inspired to go all the way down to 27A Arab Road, Singapore 199726, from now to 30 April — each Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm.

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