Look Up -
Nicola Anthony, Hélène Le Chatelier, Jason Lim, Nann Nann, Melisa Teo
at EHL Campus, Singapore
LOOK UP is an art exhibition which questions the relationship between humanity and nature.
"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection with nature, we've lost our connection to ourselves." Andy Goldsworthy.
In a world where more and more people are disconnected from nature by living in megalopolis, art can operate as a link between the human beings and the universe. Moreover, art can contribute to a better understanding of our responsibility towards saving the planet.
"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection with nature, we've lost our connection to ourselves." Andy Goldsworthy.
In a world where more and more people are disconnected from nature by living in megalopolis, art can operate as a link between the human beings and the universe. Moreover, art can contribute to a better understanding of our responsibility towards saving the planet.
Rivers by Nicola Anthony
There is no life without water and thus water is the most precious gift we have received from Mother Nature. All the major cities have developed along rivers. These rivers not only supply water which essential to life and human activity but, in the past, they also were crucial to facilitate the transportation of goods and connect people. The control of rivers has always been and still is a major geopolitical issue. Today the protection of water against pollution is a new challenge.
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"Beneath the Gleaming Glisten" depicts the river Thames in London while " Tell Me about Concrete, Its Lack of Memory" represents the Yangon River" . With these artworks, Nicola Anthony sends us a message: the ecosystems of rivers are currently endangered all over the world and water is at stake in any sustainable development project. To build a brighter future we must protect the limited resources we have received in heritage.
Fragmented 20 by Hélène Le Chatelier
Hélène Le Chatelier is known for working with Chinese ink to create abstract landscapes on paper and on canvas.
Fragmented 20 is part of Geology of Memory series, a series exploring our intimate space. In this series, the artist represents mountains as a metaphor of human memory. Her internal landscapes suggest the reciprocal influence between humans and their environment.
Topographies by Jason Lim
In 2018, Jason Lin was invited to participate in the 6th edition of the Kjerringoy Land Art Biennale. Kjerringoy is situated in the Polar Circle. The objective of the Biennale was to provide an international showcase for art created with and in nature.
Three intriguing photos by Jason Lim celebrate the beauty of our planet while questioning the difficult balance of any human life. At first glance there is no human being in these photos depicting Norwegian fjords and skies and zooming on rock formations. However, when looking more carefully, one discovers that the rocks are laid on the top of a bald head in what seems to be an impossible position and equilibrium.
Golden Land by Nann Naan
Known as the Golden Land because of its numerous stupas covered by gold, Myanmar is rich of all the main natural resources from gold, teak, jade, rubies to hydroelectricity and gas. However, it is also a country where there is no protection of the environment and where natural resources are wasted for the personal accumulation of wealth of its political leaders.
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Lotus Leaf celebrates Mother Nature by depicting a huge lotus leaf on a pond, a subject matter which is rooted in Naan Nann's Buddhist belief. The harmonious juxtaposition of green and orange hues creates a delightful cooling and soothing effect on the viewer. Interestingly, the lotus, which symbolizes serenity, peace, beauty and purity for the Buddhists, is also famous for the health benefits of its leaves which are used in alternative medicine.
The Trees of Paris by Melisa Teo
Melisa Teo's series was inspired by the healing effect that the trees of Paris had on her after the passing of her life partner. For the artist, the trees communicate with us and through them we can communicate with God.
In case you missed it, Melisa Teo was recently featured in "Find Me a Singaporean" on Channel U. You can view the episode and learn more about her artistic practice on You Tube: : https://youtu.be/QqnRyvzS0XY.
The future of the planet is in our hands. Shall we eventually look up and opt for a sustainable development?