Group Exhibition at Gillman Barracks Explores Embodied Knowledge Through Queer, Brown, and Paranormal Perspectives
The exhibition 'Between the Living and the Archive' took place from March 9 to 28 at 9 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore. Curated by Fajrina Razak and Syaheedah Iskandar, the show highlighted minority identities and fringe experiences. Aki Hassan showcased sculptures named 'Growing a Pair', while Priyageetha Dia presented a video installation titled 'Rite of the Time Teller'. ila's video work 'lupa' delved into themes of family history and creation myths. Paintings of Southeast Asian artefacts were exhibited by Hamidah Jalil. Alysha Rahmat Shah created an immersive haunted-house environment called 'The Asli and Bunian of Tangkak'. The exhibition, featuring predominantly brown women artists, emphasized emotional knowledge and explored often-ignored themes in Singapore's art landscape, creating an atmosphere of relaxed vulnerability.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Between the Living and the Archive' ran March 9–28, 2021 at Gillman Barracks, Singapore
- Curated by Fajrina Razak and Syaheedah Iskandar
- Featured artists: Aki Hassan, Priyageetha Dia, ila, Hamidah Jalil, Alysha Rahmat Shah
- Focused on embodied knowledge from minority identities (queerness, brownness) and fringe experiences (paranormal, grief)
- Aki Hassan's sculpture series 'Growing a Pair' (2021) explores growth and becoming through abstract forms
- Alysha Rahmat Shah's installation references Malaysia's orang asli and orang bunian communities
- Hamidah Jalil's works include paintings of Southeast Asian artefacts and explanation of Malay term 'sengkak'
- Exhibition address: 9 Lock Road, 03–22, Gillman Barracks, Singapore
Entities
Artists
- Aki Hassan
- Fajrina Razak
- Syaheedah Iskandar
- Priyageetha Dia
- ila
- Hamidah Jalil
- Alysha Rahmat Shah
Institutions
- Gillman Barracks
- ArtReview
Locations
- Singapore
- India
- Malaysia
- Southeast Asia
- Mount Ophir
- Tangkak