The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art is the most amazing opportunity to view major works by established and emerging artists from our region. It showcases works that aren't made in Europe; that don't have their genesis in the US or the continents of South America or Africa ;-they are made by our neighbours and people nearby, and they tell the story of our region and show how we respond to issues in our own places and our own ways.
Here is link to the APT website and all of the artists if you want to explore further...
So amongst my favourites are works by Indigenous Australian artists, Japanese artists, Laotian artists, Thai and Vietnamese artists; artists from Kiribati Islands, Myanmar, and New Guinea - all places you would rarely get to experience art from. What an exuberant joy it was.
Another favourite work was by a Vietnamese artist Ly Hoang Ly 0395A.DC concerning the effect of travel and immigration and feelings of dislocation.
boat home boat references the artists' book (see below) of the same name, with the stainless steel concertina taking the form of a home at one end and a boat at the other. Stories of ocean travel and migration appear on the pages.
the boat
The artists' book in a wooden container and pages spilling out.
Apart from these two stunners, I was taken by some very brightly coloured pieces as well.
Details from Jakkai Siributr's 18/28: The Singhaseni Tapestries including this embroidered frock.
And these large hanging panels.
And details from Hassan Sharif's Cloth and Paper and Cutting and Tying
It was a visit that filled me up and nourished me. So glad we made it!
Here is link to the APT website and all of the artists if you want to explore further...
So amongst my favourites are works by Indigenous Australian artists, Japanese artists, Laotian artists, Thai and Vietnamese artists; artists from Kiribati Islands, Myanmar, and New Guinea - all places you would rarely get to experience art from. What an exuberant joy it was.
Another favourite work was by a Vietnamese artist Ly Hoang Ly 0395A.DC concerning the effect of travel and immigration and feelings of dislocation.
boat home boat references the artists' book (see below) of the same name, with the stainless steel concertina taking the form of a home at one end and a boat at the other. Stories of ocean travel and migration appear on the pages.
the boat
The home.
The artists' book in a wooden container and pages spilling out.
Apart from these two stunners, I was taken by some very brightly coloured pieces as well.
Details from Jakkai Siributr's 18/28: The Singhaseni Tapestries including this embroidered frock.
And these large hanging panels.
And details from Hassan Sharif's Cloth and Paper and Cutting and Tying
It was a visit that filled me up and nourished me. So glad we made it!
The home/boat pictures are stunning in their simplicity and fine execution ... and the words are haunting ... it is humbling to consider the artist's journey(s).
ReplyDeleteAnd to see the images that follow ... the plenitude of stitches ... I'm not sure if I'm more inspired or daunted ...
a plenitude of stitches Liz - how perfect! These are really big panels that drape and you there are 5 frocks I think - gee they were gorgeous. The boat/home/boat book is a standout dealing with such difficult and personal issues so beautifully and elegantly...sigh.
Deletelooks like a superb exhibition ! Things like these should be sherished. A
ReplyDeleteIndeed Annick, I feel really fortunate to have been there. Some really wonderful works on display. Go well.
DeleteWonderful work - thank you for sharing Fiona - we so rarely see the fantastic art made in your side of the world
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie, so good we can share work from this side to that side! It is great for us as well to see and celebrate Asian-Pacific art. Go well. The link to the whole show is stunning!
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