The artist wants to encourage viewers to write on his artwork to enforce on the impact of the work. This work questions our perceptions and viewpoints of a few subjects, and because it's about us, our participation in the making of the work fulfills the artist's intention more. I find this work interesting because of how the digital and natural eye are both being forced to look at the work at a specific point that the artist wants us to before coming to see the whole picture. It comes to let one realise how we should review our viewpoints on things, because by insisting on our own perceptions, we may not get the right picture.
However, the participation of the viewers are very much bad. They did not answer to the questions the artist gave, and wrote even on the white parts. Under the manipulation of the viewers, it becomes a mere graffiti board. Therefore, their participation did not improve the work, but, in fact, deteriorates it. And I wonder, how cultured can Singaporeans be, really?
doesnt this work reminds you of math ambi by YSF? it kinds of challenge your sight, and perception cause you need to find the "correct" angle to really see the work itself. the participation of the viewers by asking them to pen down their thoughts about art, Singapore and singaporean identity kind of help to complete the work in a sense by fulfilling the title. this work is.. random.
PS. when i mean by fulfilling the title, i meant that what the ppl wrote is like questioning the work itself and yet the work is a question to the ppl. Hence the title Self Portrait: Interrogation of an image
In my opinion, i feel this artwork is effective in the use of its composition, the use of optical illusion to create and get the whole layout yet at the same time he managed to capture the different perspective.the whole artwork is balance though they are painted on different planes.it gives the whole composition a symmetrical look too.In addition i thik that he managed to use the interaction between the audience and his artwork as well the good use of space . his artwork allows the viewers to express themselves yet at the same time able to find ones identity. :)
1. The artwork consists a self-protrait which is stretched across six panels that rest on the floor. As a result, his image is broken up and distorted, and comes into focus only when seen from a specific angle. The strategically placed surveillance camera captures the consolidated image and relays it to a separate space. Incoherent from every angle except the single viewpoint determined by the artist.There are also markings made by audiences as they inscribe their thoughts about art, the country and the Singaporean identity on the grey portions of the image.
2. This artwork is about the artist who turns away from depictions of the external World and the other, and instead redirects hand and eye to examine, interrogate and represent the Self. This process not only captures facial likeness, but also creates metaphors for how we perceive images and the person. Perhaps implying that an image of a person is more than meets the eye, as a person's character can be very complex. Especially as Singaporean, (linking to why he would like his audiences to inscribe their thoughts about Singapore.), where it is a multi-racial society hence the combined culture is more unique but complicated, at times even confusing. Thus, this work seems unrecognizable at certain view and recognizable at this particular view, which the artist has decided how he wants the audience to view his work. Perhaps this implies that "image" is portrayed by ourselves, how we would like to carry ourselves in front of others so that they would have a certain impression of us. Therefore the title "Interrogation of an image", suggests that an image has so much beneath it, like secrets, that interrogation is needed to find out more.
This work is similar to Ye Shu Fang's Mathematical Ambiguity, where the artwork is constructed on 2 wall planes and it is fluid as the audience view it from different angles.
3. I like this particular work as it as a very interesting presentation through the use of anamorphosis. It puzzles the viewers at first, but once the right angle is found to view the work, the image is clear. This could also be interpreted as when we look at a person's image, initially it may seem confusing or obscure, but once we truly understand that person, his character has nothing to hide. The participation of the work makes it unique as the work is by spontaneous act from the audience.
Anamorphosis means a distorted projection or drawing that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens.
The artist wants to encourage viewers to write on his artwork to enforce on the impact of the work. This work questions our perceptions and viewpoints of a few subjects, and because it's about us, our participation in the making of the work fulfills the artist's intention more. I find this work interesting because of how the digital and natural eye are both being forced to look at the work at a specific point that the artist wants us to before coming to see the whole picture. It comes to let one realise how we should review our viewpoints on things, because by insisting on our own perceptions, we may not get the right picture.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the participation of the viewers are very much bad. They did not answer to the questions the artist gave, and wrote even on the white parts. Under the manipulation of the viewers, it becomes a mere graffiti board. Therefore, their participation did not improve the work, but, in fact, deteriorates it. And I wonder, how cultured can Singaporeans be, really?
doesnt this work reminds you of math ambi by YSF? it kinds of challenge your sight, and perception cause you need to find the "correct" angle to really see the work itself. the participation of the viewers by asking them to pen down their thoughts about art, Singapore and singaporean identity kind of help to complete the work in a sense by fulfilling the title. this work is.. random.
ReplyDeletePS. when i mean by fulfilling the title, i meant that what the ppl wrote is like questioning the work itself and yet the work is a question to the ppl. Hence the title Self Portrait: Interrogation of an image
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, i feel this artwork is effective in the use of its composition, the use of optical illusion to create and get the whole layout yet at the same time he managed to capture the different perspective.the whole artwork is balance though they are painted on different planes.it gives the whole composition a symmetrical look too.In addition i thik that he managed to use the interaction between the audience and his artwork as well the good use of space . his artwork allows the viewers to express themselves yet at the same time able to find ones identity. :)
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, good insights.
ReplyDelete***YING LING SAID:
ReplyDelete1. The artwork consists a self-protrait which is stretched across six panels that rest on the floor. As a result, his image is broken up and distorted, and comes into focus only when seen from a specific angle. The strategically placed surveillance camera captures the consolidated image and relays it to a separate space. Incoherent from every angle except the single viewpoint determined by the artist.There are also markings made by audiences as they inscribe their thoughts about art, the country and the Singaporean identity on the grey portions of the image.
2. This artwork is about the artist who turns away from depictions of the external World and the other, and instead redirects hand and eye to examine, interrogate and represent the Self.
This process not only captures facial likeness, but also creates metaphors for how we perceive images and the person. Perhaps implying that an image of a person is more than meets the eye, as a person's character can be very complex. Especially as Singaporean, (linking to why he would like his audiences to inscribe their thoughts about Singapore.), where it is a multi-racial society hence the combined culture is more unique but complicated, at times even confusing. Thus, this work seems unrecognizable at certain view and recognizable at this particular view, which the artist has decided how he wants the audience to view his work. Perhaps this implies that "image" is portrayed by ourselves, how we would like to carry ourselves in front of others so that they would have a certain impression of us. Therefore the title "Interrogation of an image", suggests that an image has so much beneath it, like secrets, that interrogation is needed to find out more.
This work is similar to Ye Shu Fang's Mathematical Ambiguity, where the artwork is constructed on 2 wall planes and it is fluid as the audience view it from different angles.
3. I like this particular work as it as a very interesting presentation through the use of anamorphosis. It puzzles the viewers at first, but once the right angle is found to view the work, the image is clear. This could also be interpreted as when we look at a person's image, initially it may seem confusing or obscure, but once we truly understand that person, his character has nothing to hide. The participation of the work makes it unique as the work is by spontaneous act from the audience.
Anamorphosis means a distorted projection or drawing that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens.