Overview
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Born in 1970, Mona Choo is a multi-disciplinary artist from Singapore whose work is driven by her long-term research into the topic of consciousness. Through her artistic practice Mona Choo strives to reconcile art, science and spirituality. In Mona's own words: "There is a reality crisis we face today, and it is time to throw open the doors of scientific research in order to investigate the elusive nature of reality. " Choosing to focus on her creative process without a clear end-product in sight is often how Mona embarks on new work. This liberates her from any attachment to an outcome and instead, allows her to freely experiment with combining techniques and exploring materials with the aim of achieving the most affective way for the audience to experience the concept.
Mona Choo's multimedia practice encompasses printmaking, drawing, painting and sculpture. Mona holds a Masters in Art & Science from Central St Martins, UK. She was awarded the International Print Artist-in-Residence at the Victoria & Albert Museum, UK, in 2009. Her work is in private and corporate collections in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia, and in the permanent collection of the Singapore Art Museum and the Printmaking Research Center, Macau. She was a finalist for the 2018 national Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture in Australia. |
"Abstract work is largely intuitive and therefore, it is not always possible to describe the inspiration in detail. It is much more to do with mood, state of mind, and the level of access to the subconscious mind and to the heart."
"Texture is important in my paintings but I will not allow it to overwhelm and become the content. I apply the same level of caution to the use of colour and have a limited palette for the same reason. Balance is everything."
"At every moment of creation I endeavour to bring together conscious mark-making with intuitive, subconscious expression to create harmony on the canvas."
"Texture is important in my paintings but I will not allow it to overwhelm and become the content. I apply the same level of caution to the use of colour and have a limited palette for the same reason. Balance is everything."
"At every moment of creation I endeavour to bring together conscious mark-making with intuitive, subconscious expression to create harmony on the canvas."