Luminosity
dal 18/5/2004 al 31/5/2004
Segnalato da
18/5/2004
Luminosity
Alliance Francaise de Singapour, Singapore
Absolute solitude is the key to a clearer mind and tranquil thoughts. In this upcoming exhibition at the Alliance Francaise de Singapour this May, experience serenity of Luminosity, a solo exhibition by Singaporean artist Goh Kheng Yew. Unlike most traditional Chinese paintings, Goh displays robust brushstrokes and unconventional use of colour – metallic gold as base, these have added a contemporary touch to his works. His motif embraces nature's beauty and his inspiration through solitude – his latest works yield audience to achieve a harmonious state of mind.
Painting Exhibition by Goh Kheng Yew
Absolute solitude is the key to a clearer mind and tranquil thoughts. In this upcoming exhibition at the Alliance Francaise de Singapour this May, experience serenity of Luminosity, a solo exhibition by Singaporean artist Goh Kheng Yew.
Unlike most traditional Chinese paintings, Goh displays robust brushstrokes and unconventional use of colour – metallic gold as base, these have added a contemporary touch to his works. His motif embraces nature's beauty and his inspiration through solitude – his latest works yield audience to achieve a harmonious state of mind.
Goh's forte is in Chinese art and calligraphy, and he has been painting professionally since 1980. He has been involved in many exhibitions, as well as projects, and Luminosity will be his 7th solo exhibition in Singapore.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Wielding my brush, a notion dawned upon me, 'the creation of Art is a lonely task'. Yielding to this loneliness, I discovered quietude, and my mind found clarity. With this quiet clarity, one perceives things as they are – there is no intrinsic beauty or ugliness, and all is good. It is with this conviction that I arrived at the Chinese name for this exhibition 'A Clear Luminosity Solely Illuminates'.
I have strove to face the turbulence of the past year with calm, for all things are impermanent, so too is turbulence. At my lowest ebb, I could no longer paint. Instead, I sought refuge in calligraphy, writing prose, listening to opera, meditation and chanting. I was lost in an arid wasteland, where inspiration is fleeting like a faithless lover.
Casting aside my brush, I took off to a monastic retreat on Mt Jiuhua in Anhui Province in the autumn of 2003. Stilled by the austere observances of the Monastery, I became aware of the root of my screaming solitude, and my heart was set free from all impediments.
In the dark pre-dawn of the mountaintop, clad in my layman robe of black, I strolled towards The Great Hall. The temple bell tolling sonorously, and my gaze fixed on my shadow cast by moonlight, I came to a bower of pines. As I looked up, I felt a joyful serenity, and was immersed in a poem by my dharma master:
'A glimpse of the moon so bright,
Through an arbour of pines, this sight
Is where Joy must surely reside.'
It was an epiphany, but a gentle one: it is time for me to go home, to paint.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Exhibitions
2004 Luminosity
Solo exhibition at Alliance Francaise de Singapour
1998Singapore Orchids Festival
Joint exhibition at National Orchid Garden
National Blossom
Joint exhibition at The Drawing Gallery
1999The Perfumed Garden
Solo exhibition at Lajeunesse Asian Art
2000The Spiritual Strokes of Faith and Beauty
Solo exhibition at Lajeunesse Asian Art
2001The Sacred Bloom
Solo exhibition at Singapore Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
1999 Images Of Wondrous Form
Solo exhibition at Buddhist Research Society
Blissful Realm 2
Solo exhibition at Singapore Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
2002Chinese Fan Painting
At Mo Lan Art Association
2003NAFA 60th Anniversary Alumni
At Nanyang Academy of Fine Art
2004Blissful Realm
Solo exhibition at Empress Place Museum
2005The Artist's Menu
At Empress Place Museum
2006Reflections
At Singapore Pools Museum
Projects
1998 Ah Kong's Birthday Party
by Singapore Repertory Theatre Stage designer
The Sage And The Butterfly
a guide to Chinese dream interpretation Co-author
1997 Cape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Calendar Illustrator
Handbook for Expatriates Co-author & Cover illustrator
1996 The Book Of Chinese Names Co-author & Cover illustrator
1993 -1996 Siong Leng Musical Association Designer & illustrator
PKS Buddhist Temple for posters Singapore Buddhist Federation
Opening Date : Tuesday, 18 May 2004, 7:00pm
Luminosity will be on display from May 19 to 31. The exhibition will be opened everyday, from 11 am to 7pm.
Admission : Free
SG Private Banking Gallery,
Alliance Francaise de Singapour
1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
Contact: +65 6833 9314 Fax: +65 6733 3023