National Gallery Singapore exhibition reimagines elements through collection works until March 2025
The National Gallery Singapore presents a thematic exhibition titled Figuring a Scene, which revolves around six key concepts: fire, air, shadow, fruit, wax, and the city. Artists featured include Lim Hak Tai, Lim Yew Kuan, Choo Kuan, Shui Tit Sing, Liu Kang, Robert Zhao Renhui, Anusapati, Lim Tzay Chuen, Sun Yee, Sharon Chin, and Renato Habulan. Notably, the fire segment alludes to the Bukit Ho Swee fire of 1961, while the fruit section highlights durian, showcasing Robert Zhao Renhui's 2024 photograph alongside Liu Kang's 1957 painting. Additionally, the air section includes Sun Yee's 1959 artwork and Lim Tzay Chuen's 2006 photograph. This exhibition will be open until 23 March 2025, examining our connection to both natural and man-made elements.
Key facts
- Exhibition Figuring a Scene runs through 23 March 2025
- Presented at National Gallery Singapore's project space
- Organized into six sections themed around elements
- Features works from the museum's collection
- Includes artists from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
- References the 1961 Bukit Ho Swee fire
- Durian serves as a significant motif in the fruit section
- Renato Habulan's installation includes an unconsecrated wooden Jesus sculpture
Entities
Artists
- Lim Hak Tai
- Lim Yew Kuan
- Choo Kuan
- Shui Tit Sing
- Liu Kang
- Robert Zhao Renhui
- Anusapati
- Lim Tzay Chuen
- Sun Yee
- Sharon Chin
- Renato Habulan
Institutions
- National Gallery Singapore
- Singapore Biennale
Locations
- Singapore
- Bukit Ho Swee
- Bukit Panjang
- Port Dickson
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines