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instinc presents |
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'Chaos into Light¡¯ ¨C A solo exhibition of
paintings by Valerie Ng |
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1 - 30 Sep 2006 |
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Turning ¡®chaos into light¡¯ is Valerie Ng¡¯s
main focus for her new series of artworks. She continues her interest in
movement on a surface, through an exploration of colour and action in
her strokes. |
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Based on the chaos theory, that one slight
change might cause a significant impact elsewhere thus the act of
painting goes with layers of subtle additions that build up to form a
whole. |
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In the process, never quite knowing where
each mark will lead or what effect it will have on the overall state. |
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The best results come from not deliberating
too much and letting the piece intensify with the flow, veering between
chaos and clarity, to explore the dynamic properties of movement and
light. |
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Characteristically, the marks bear a
determined order yet exercise a balance despite the randomness of
colours. |
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Streaks of lighter hues inject a certain
atmosphere in order to transform the energy or the action of painting
into something of interest to observe, and perchance enlighten, a
different mood or reaction from the viewer. |
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Included in this exhibition are oil
paintings as well as mixed media pieces of collage or papier-mache
which extend the tactile qualities of the artworks. |
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About the Artist |
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Largely self-taught, Valerie Ng has
always enjoyed painting and creating art. She took up painting
seriously in 2002 after attending the Alternative Foundation in
Fine Art, at The Slade School of Fine Art, University College of
London. |
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Her abstract paintings are created as
a result of explorations in colour, form, texture, depth, mood and
movement on a surface. |
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She won the First Prize (Abstract
Medium) in the UOB Painting of the Year 2004 and has recently
exhibited at Art Singapore, the Wetterling Teo Gallery (Solo
Exhibition) and the Jendela Gallery in 2005. |
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Her paintings can be found in private
and corporate collections locally and overseas. A Malaysian based
in Singapore, she is currently a resident artist at Instinc
gallery and studio. |
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About Instinc |
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Housed in a quaint Peranakan shophouse
on historic Emerald Hill, this artist studio-and-gallery is a step
and a hop away from the main shopping artery without all its
hustle and bustle. |
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It¡¯s a cool, soothing enclave that¡¯s
perfect for appreciating and creating art. Come to admire (or
critique!) the artworks, chat with the artists-in-residence or
participate in art workshops. |
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Instinc is no highbrow, stuffy
commercial gallery, but a casual, inviting space where viewers are
encouraged to come and ¡°smell the paint¡±, as it were, and discover
the thoughts and processes behind the artists¡¯ works. |
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Fact sheet ¨C instinc |
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Address: 23 Emerald Hill Road,
Singapore 229305 Tel (65) 6735 9867 |
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Email: projects@instinc.com |
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Website:
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Opening hours Tue ¨C Sun 11am - 6pm,
closed on Mon Tue ¨C Sun 6 - 8pm (By appointment only) |
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