Encircle
dal 10/1/2003 al 23/1/2003
Segnalato da
10/1/2003
Encircle
Alliance Francaise de Singapour, Singapore
by Frank Pinckers. The exhibition showcases new images taken in Asia and beyond as well as a distillation of the photographers last 10 years in Singapore. Divided in two parts, the exhibition comprises a series of color panoramic landscapes from Tunisia, Bali and Singapore and a collection of black and white portraits in triptych.
by Frank PINCKERS
Type of work : photographs, Black&White, colors
The Exhibition
The exhibition showcases new images taken in Asia and beyond as well as a distillation of the photographers last 10 years in Singapore. Divided in two parts, the exhibition comprises a series of color panoramic landscapes from Tunisia, Bali and Singapore and a collection of black and white portraits in triptych. The title Encircle evokes the very present circle shape in each photograph, either inserted in the landscape, either surrounding the subject.
About the artist
Belgian photographer, Frank Pinckers moved in Singapore in 1992. Pinckers is well known among the advertising community for his work on major accounts.
This exhibition, the first in Singapore, is a way for him to continue and develop his personal work, following two exhibitions already held in Belgium.
Words of the artist :
The collection started with pictures I took in the circular rear view mirror of my scooter while I was riding around Singapore, later it grew into more elaborate compositions using a circle to frame images, or parts of images. I wanted to return to the things that first surprised me about Asia, a rambutan, a plastic bag filled with tea, some of the amazing characters you encounter; icons which you dont see in Europe.
This is not a retrospective, rather it is a collection of photographs I wanted to take; it is photography unrestricted by the constraints of the commercial world.
Special Meeting with the artist!
Watch out for a special viewing of the exhibition with Frank Pinckers on Saturday 18 January at 2 pm, in the Gallery.
Public viewing :
Monday to Saturday
12 am - 7 pm
(closed on Sundays)
Contact Société Générale Gallery:
Natacha Blondeau, Gallery manager
Tel : 6737 8422/DID : 6833 9314
Fax : 6733 3023
natacha@alliancefrancaise.org.sg
Venue :
Société Générale Gallery
Alliance Française de Singapour, 4th floor
1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
(Newton MRT)