A Rule of Ten

Exhibition dates: Thurs, 22 September – Wed, 28 September 2016 (11am – 8pm daily) Free Admission

Opening reception: Friday, 23 September, 6pm

Venue: Visual Arts Centre

Sogan & Art together with Beyond Colours Proudly Present  “A RULE OF TEN” by Henry Lee from September 22 to 28, 2016 at Visual Arts Centre.

Ten cities, each managing a portfolio governing specific aspects of human society, form the basis of Henry Lee’s fictional realm. The characters who dwell within Henry’s world are narrative devices which describe our struggles with rapid urbanisation, globalisation and the ensuing fallout these actions have upon the environment. In “A Rule of Ten”, Henry introduces the ten enigmatic leaders who shape the fortunes of these cities. They are depicted in the guise of recognisable historical, cultural or political figures referenced across different ages and societies; these familiar icons are the means Henry employs to illustrate the personalities and motivations of the rulers. By extension, these figures also embody the priorities which shape the development of the ten realms. Recurring motifs, unique to each city’s interests and idiosyncrasies, are hidden throughout the series; these hint at the tension and alliances between various factions. Although “A Rule of Ten” describes the fortunes of an alternate universe, at its core it tells the story of human civilisation. This series outlines the struggles of juggling the complex needs of society in the face of limited resources and often conflicting agenda of different interest groups.