Sharon Chin's Shadow Puppets Lit by Refinery Flare in Afterall Talk
On November 9, 2023, Afterall ArtSchool hosted a public talk as part of its 'Hiding in Plain Sight' program, featuring Malaysian artist Sharon Chin. The discussion explored innovative learning approaches outside traditional education, touching on the 'undercommons' idea from Fred Moten and Stefano Harney. Chin presented her latest project, 'Creatures on the Move (In the Death of the Night)' (2022), showcasing photos of shadow puppets lit by the Hengyuan Refinery in Port Dickson, where she lives just 200 meters away. Since relocating there in 2011, Chin (b. 1980) has worked in printmaking and installation, exhibiting at notable events like the Singapore Biennale and the Asia Pacific Triennial. Her work now emphasizes connections to land and community through art and ecology.
Key facts
- Afterall ArtSchool held a public talk with Sharon Chin on 9 November 2023.
- The talk was part of the 'Hiding in Plain Sight' programme.
- The programme draws from Fred Moten and Stefano Harney's 'undercommons'.
- Chin discussed her work 'Creatures on the Move (In the Death of the Night)' (2022).
- The work features shadow puppets lit by the flare of Hengyuan Refinery.
- Chin lives 200m from the refinery in Port Dickson, Malaysia.
- Chin participated in Singapore Biennale (2013, 2019) and Asia Pacific Triennial (2015).
- Her recent focus is on art, ecology, and community organizing in Port Dickson.
Entities
Artists
- Sharon Chin
Institutions
- Afterall ArtSchool
- Hengyuan Refinery
- Singapore Biennale
- Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Locations
- Port Dickson
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Brisbane
Sources
- Afterall —