29 April – 4 May 2017
Born into a family of artists, Mo Ni was influenced by her parents’ artistic practice from a young age. After graduating from Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, she migrated from Chengdu to teach in prestigious universities, including those in Singapore and Philadelphia.
Exhibiting over thirty of her latest works in the theme of ‘Orchid – Passion – Soul of the Orchid’ reveals Mo Ni’s mastery in ink and her sensitive explorations of colour. Focusing on the Nanyang orchids, orchids unique to our tropical Southeast Asian climate, Mo Ni exhibits their vibrant and voluptuous nature in her art.
Emblematic of sexuality and love, Mo Ni has vividly portrayed the beauty and energy of the Orchid flower. Sensually displaying the petals of the orchid with passionate pinks and pastel yellows, the flowers retain the sentiment of a passionate lovers’ caress, as the orchid intertwines itself with the natural world. Her depiction of the flower goes beyond its beauty, allowing us to gleam into the soul of the orchid.
Exhibition Dates: 29th April to 4th May 2017, 11am – 8pm daily
Opening Reception: 29th April, 6:30pm
Preview & Wine Tasting: 29th April, 4pm
RSVP to info@visualartscentre.sg or call us at 6255 0711.
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.
