Collecting domestic objects that have outgrown their primary function, KC repurposes these forgotten articles of old, breathing into them new life. A series of assemblage mixed media artworks created by the young, budding Singaporean artist, KC repurposes and reconnect the aged with the current; inducing comfort and nostalgia in familiarity in the midst of one’s sojourns. Common items such as telephones, lamps and flowerpots are pieced together and stylized with symbolic motifs; epitomizing the essence of wanderlust while retaining (and reminding one of the) vague memories of their past. A metaphor for many things, these exquisite artworks touch on the connectivity of human experiences in a playful yet different way. The exhibited artworks are the manifestation and connection of all that we ourselves set out to achieve – the seeking of adventure while longing for home.
About Gan Kwang Chuen (KC)
In his own exploration of life and adventure, KC’s works depict his own narrative diary of the said, his struggles and the chase of romanticized freedom. Often using found objects both collected and scavenged, and further conjuring them into sculptural forms and paintings, KC reintegrates the discarded, the neglected, and the forgotten into poetic visuals that serve a higher purpose.
Each created sculpture is unique and created from the heart; laced with personal memorabilia such as handwritten notes, journal entries and personal gifts from friends, invoking different meanings to different people. KC graduated from LaSalle College of the Arts, Goldsmith University with 2nd Class Honors in Fine Arts and was also a recipient of the prestigious Georgette Chen Arts Scholarship awarded by the National Arts Council.
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