#hemanchong

[hemanchong]

'Labyrinths (Libraries)' (2022-ongoing) is a set of images resembling maps of spaces produced out of tight #grids. These are are spaces that are highly organised, with very little room for any form of #improvisation. Horizontal and vertical lines dominate the surfaces of these paintings, forming #pathways that are navigated in one's mind but not break out of. Within every #library, we can locate books which contain many opposing ideas. These #paintings think about multiplicity and the relations between these books and the spaces between them as a landscape of our contemporary time. The visual language within each painting found in 'Labyrinths (Libraries)' is a constant oscillation between positive and negative spaces; sparking an interest in thinking about how ideas can be easily veiled and hidden behind other ideas. 'Cover (Versions)' (2009-ongoing) is an on-going series of #bookcovers imagined as paintings. The selected titles are taken from an extensive and #idiosyncratic list that is constantly expanding via #recommendations sent to him by his friends. Most of these books have never been #read at the time the painting is produced, but is to be read at some point in his life. Each painting is improvised; there has never been an assumption of how the painting might look. Chong discursively exhausts two sets of parallel vocabularies found in painting and graphic design. The abstracted book covers are not intended as reflections on or interpretations of their literary titles, but rather as a way to highlight relationships between textual and non-textual forms. #HemanChong #ROHProjects #STPIGallery #Indonesia #Jakarta #CoverVersions #LabyrinthsLibraries #Bookstagram #Booksofig #booksofinstagram #books #book #libraries #library (at ROH) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmD0TFTrXoO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[randian]

Heman Chong, Fahrenheit 451 / Ray Bradbury (3), 2020, acrylic on canvas, 61 x 46 x 3.5 cm. Courtesy the artist. CCA Online Benefit Auction on Now Bidding Period 1 – 18 October Place your bids for works of art to support a unique contemporary art institution in Southeast Asia! The NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore’s (NTU CCA Singapore) Online Benefit Art Auction aims to raise funds for two vital projects currently underway. For those who would like to help through other means, NTU CCA Singapore’s own Artists’ Limited Edition Everyday Items comprising specially commissioned objects made in limited quantities – ranging from scarves, umbrellas, notebooks, raincoats, totes bags to beach towels – are also available for purchase from the auction website. Alternatively, you can also make a donation for any amount here. @ntu_ccasingapore #ntuccabenefit #randianmagazine #hemanchong @hemanchong (at NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyj_8llz9m/?igshid=1h17kd050s4zx

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#Heman #HemanChong #HeManforsale #hemansharma #hemanfrenchie #hemanak #hemantkhowal #hemanjiomtedavisi #hemanederland #hemang #HeManInHellFest #hemancosplay #hemanakmurah #HEMANT #hemankardon #hemani #hemangioma #hemangioblastoma #hemania #hemancartoon #hemanas #hemantjkhendilwal #hemangprajapati #hemantnaidu #hemanshichoksi #hemantoberoibkc #hemanandthemastersoftheuniverse #hemanandrhemastersoftheuniverse #hemangiosarcomasucks #hemangiomaawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OHuHzJcV_/?igshid=flfm0ffqwof2

[cole-lu]

❄️❄️❄️ image curtesy @hemanchong #afterhours directed by #martinscorsese (at The Weather Channel)

[hemanchong]

A beautifully illustrated, clothbound compendium presenting significant contemporary art in Southeast Asia, SEA: Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia highlights the dynamic nature of contemporary art in Southeast Asia across generations and borders. This publication provides a unique and timely opportunity to introduce a broad audience to the artistic practices of Southeast Asia as they are connected to major themes of interest, such as community engagement and organization, social and political commentary, gender and identity, environment and ecology, and material traditions and processes. Edited by Ute Meta Bauer, Karin G. Oen, and Boon Hui Tan, this book fills a noticeable void in the landscape of arts publications, serving as an essential guide to artists working in the region. Selected by an international curatorial committee, the work of more than 60 different artists or collectives will be highlighted by introductory texts as well as images of significant works. Artists covered include: #AgusSuwage, #AlfredoandIsabelAquilizan, #AmandaHeng, Anida Yoeu Ali, Anne Samat, Anocha Suwichakornpong, #ApichatpongWeerasethakul, #Arahmaiani, #ArayaRasdjarmrearnsook, #ArinRungjang, Cemeti Institute for Art & Society, #CharlesLimYiYong, Chiang Mai Social Installation, Chris Chong Chan Fui, #DinhQLe, Eisa Jocson, Erika Tan, #FXHarsono, Green Papaya Art Projects, #HemanChong, #HoTzuNyen, Htein Lin, I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Khvay Samnang, #KorakritArunanondchai, #LeeWen, Lostgens’ Contemporary Art Space, #MarthaAtienza, #MelatiSuryodarmo, #MingWong, #MoeSatt, #MontienBoonma, Nguyen Trinh Thi, Nha San Collective, #NorbertoRoldan, #PacitaAbad, Pinaree Sanpitak, #PioAbad, Po Po, Poklong Anading, Post-Museum, #RirkritTiravanija, Robert Zhao Renhui, Roberto Feleo, #ruangrupa, #SaSaArtProjects, #ShooshieSulaiman, #ShubigiRao, Sopheap Pich, Suzann Victor, Svay Sareth, #TangDaWu, Taring Padi, #ThaoNguyenPhan, The Artists Village, The Propeller Group, Tiffany Chung, Tisna Sanjaya, Tith Kanitha, Tran Luong, Tun Win Aung and Wah Nu, UuDam Tran Nguyen, #YeeILann and Yeo Siew Hua. (at NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeNUGN7l2W1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hemanchong]

If you don’t bid on this work at this year’s @asiaartarchive charity auction, then we’re not friends any more! 😹😹😹 LOT 28 #HemanChong considers #stories that are #unwritten, #forgotten, or #erased in the ongoing series #ThingsThatRemainUnwritten—making the #painting especially #poignant in light of #AsiaArtArchive’s work in #preserving #multiple recent #histories of #art in the region. In this particular work, Chong expresses the idea of #concealment through overlaying a #colourful #abstract #composition with #red #paint. Things That Remain Unwritten #137 2021 Acrylic on canvas 61 x 36 cm Unique Estimate HK$60,000–80,000 US$7,700–10,300 Generously donated by the artist and #AmandaWilkinsonGallery @amandawilkinsongallery @asiaartarchive (at Asia Art Archive) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6sHKZlA05/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hemanchong]

Absolutely in love with this pairing of my #book covers! #APersonalMatter #KenzaburoOe #TheLeopard #giuseppetomasidilampedusa #HemanChong #CoverVersions #Bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #booksofinstagram #booklove (at STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRNgcSFlo4J/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hemanchong]

I can’t remember the last time I made a work in reaction to a feeling. Gradually over the years, I’ve become less emotional and much more systematic in my approach to art making. But one work that will always remain at the heart of my practice is this work produced in #2008. Made of a million business cards with absolutely nothing but black ink printed on both sides, ‘Monument to the people we’ve conveniently forgotten (I hate you)’ is a reminder to myself of all the relations that have been silenced, exiled and expelled from my memories. And there have been many. And there will be many more. It is a dark work, befitting a dark time. You will encounter this work again this November in a museum that will, finally, be open (and not forgotten). Be sure to stay tuned for more information. This is an installation shot from a beautiful show by @hansulrichobrist and @boltanskichristian installed @pirelli_hangarbicocca called #TakeMeImYours. #HemanChong #monumenttothepeopleweveconvenientlyforgotten #ihateyou (at Pirelli HangarBicocca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSc6XGF5Nu/?igshid=1prujwk0bexbu

[hemanchong]

My show at @stpi_gallery is now open and it runs till 18 April. It has lots and lots of work and is the result of many months of talking to @kditzig about my practice and how we can locate it within different contexts and situations. Please go have a look when you have time! #HemanChong #stpigallery #Singapore #PeaceProsperityAndFrienshipWithAllNations (at STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrrAW7lUgp/?igshid=ubyjla8jp2gq

[hemanchong]

Thanks for everyone who came to my talk @nieuweinstituut last night! It was so fun to have an engaged audience! #HemanChong #JantoSchwitters #KarenArchey #BinnaChoi #AmandaWilkinsonGallery (at Het Nieuwe Instituut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3d557TFh2e/?igshid=1l29uq0a11rdo

[hemanchong]

Please come to @nieuweinstituut in #Rotterdam tonight at 7 pm where I will discuss a selection of my work with #MarinaOteroVerzier. The talk will revolve around the idea of infrastructural spaces like #bookshops and #libraries and #embassies where we imagine of as #safespaces. #HemanChong (at Het Nieuwe Instituut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3bp76LF6DK/?igshid=2o1oau549av0

[hemanchong]

I will never ever agree to any adjunct teaching, workshops, lectures, or even a talk at Yale-NUS. Ever. Nor will I ever mentor any of your graduates. Ever. #HemanChong #Yale #YaleNUS #Goodbye (at Yale-NUS College) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3X_K0HFtJM/?igshid=hwf7jsera8gr

[hemanchong]

#APersonalMatter / #KenzaburōŌe Acrylic on canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5 inches (46 x 61 x 3.5 cm) Signed and dated verso, Unique, 2013 #hemanchong (at Depot Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbFAl1FTAJ/?igshid=8yyrtrq95gol

[hemanchong]

Thank you @helmiseestuff for writing about our show for @businesstimessg! - I made this work 22 years ago, and I spent 5 years making it. This work was made before the arrival of social media and the sharing of images wasn't so prolific as it is today. I shot every photo with a Minolta 35 mm compact camera. It was the only camera I could afford. At the heart of God Bless Diana is a journey across the world and the remains of that journey is imprinted onto postcards that could be shared between individuals who would make up the audience of the work. In total, I think I shot about 6000 images, and have selected 550 as a representation of this journey. This idea of having the possibility to hold an image and to share it with someone else is very important to me as it is a gesture of intimacy and generosity. It is a way to communicate with someone who means something to you. It is a dialogue that happens between two people that fosters care. The images on the postcards are mostly things that I find funny, or strange or sad; mostly a combination of all the above. Dry humour plays a big role in my work. You don't know whether to laugh or cry when you encounter some of the images. I don't see myself as a photographer, but rather an artist who uses photography as a way of making notes about the world. All of the work that involves photography in my work doesn't come in the form of precious fine museum quality archival art prints but are projected onto everyday things like postcards, curtains, t-shirts, magazine covers and etc. Being allowed to touch an artwork returns the photograph back into everyday life, creating an experience moves beyond the visual. Edition 1 of this work is in the collection of @singaporeartmuseum Special thanks to the curators @charmaine.toh @hadouken32 who included my work in this wonderful show #HemanChong #GodBlessDiana #LivingPictures #NationalGallery #Photography #SouthEastAsia #Postcards #Photography #DailyLife (at National Gallery Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8JgW8rykg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hemanchong]

A big shout out to all the art handlers who help move our work around the world! Thank you @helutrans_artmove! #HemanChong #ROHProjects #STPIGallery #arthandlers #arthandler #helutrans (at ROH Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clx7ojprOak/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hemanchong]

Hanging out with @jalewin27 @charmaine.toh @kviswanathan at Charmaine’s photography masterpiece show @nationalgallerysingapore #HemanChong #LivingPictures #GodBlessDiana #NationalGallerySingapore #NationalGallery #Singapore #ArchivingSg (at National Gallery Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClssDbvrhPm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=