Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They AppearGroup ShowOpening on the 17th of January, Con-Temporary Art Gallery is proud to unveil its inaugural exhibition ‘Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear’.This exhibition is an exploration of space, and the frames that bends, shapes and warps it. It draws our attention to the blindspots in our own viewing experience, using its own invisible lens to highlight the way that the subject is fluid enough to settle into the boundaries we set for it. The title is issuing a warning to those that might step foot into a gallery; The danger in this case, is not paying enough attention to the world that lurks in our periphery, limiting the spaces we could otherwise occupy.We are forewarned of our viewing habits, tenderly inculcated in the art gallery, which serve to blind us to larger purpose and connection. Five artists are crowded into this showcase- their sole connection is their attempts to negotiate the spaces between them. If space so easily settles into boundaries, it only makes sense that we push them to find more of it. Each artist thus meditates on the collapse of old spaces and the creation of the new, erupting into this revelry, in which the distance between the individual is mutable.

17 January 2025: Tanjong Pagar Distripark
18 January 2025: Shenton way, Marina Bay Sands
19 January 2025: Basheer Graphics Books (Bras Basah Complex),Bugis
20 January 2025: Dhoby Ghaut (Outside Plaza Singapura), Orchard (Scape)
21 January 2025: National Gallery Singapore, Funan, City Hall
22 January 2025: Marine Parade Hawker Centre (12pm - 3pm), Our Tampines Hub (4pm - 8pm)
23 January 2025: SAW Trail (LASALLE, NAFA, DECK, 42 Waterloo, SMU, National Library, Design Centre, Stamford Art Centre)
24 January 2025: Art Outreach Singapore
25 January 2025: HortPark, Gillman Barracks
26 January 2023: Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film (2:30pm - 6pm)Opening Hours (Unless specified)
12pm - 9pmDates
17/1/25 - 27/1/25

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They AppearGroup ShowOpening on the 17th of January, Con-Temporary Art Gallery is proud to unveil its inaugural exhibition ‘Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear’.This exhibition is an exploration of space, and the frames that bends, shapes and warps it. It draws our attention to the blindspots in our own viewing experience, using its own invisible lens to highlight the way that the subject is fluid enough to settle into the boundaries we set for it. The title is issuing a warning to those that might step foot into a gallery; The danger in this case, is not paying enough attention to the world that lurks in our periphery, limiting the spaces we could otherwise occupy.We are forewarned of our viewing habits, tenderly inculcated in the art gallery, which serve to blind us to larger purpose and connection. Five artists are crowded into this showcase- their sole connection is their attempts to negotiate the spaces between them. If space so easily settles into boundaries, it only makes sense that we push them to find more of it. Each artist thus meditates on the collapse of old spaces and the creation of the new, erupting into this revelry, in which the distance between the individual is mutable.

17 January 2025: Tanjong Pagar Distripark
18 January 2025: Shenton way, Marina Bay Sands
19 January 2025: Basheer Graphics Books (Bras Basah Complex),Bugis
20 January 2025: Dhoby Ghaut (Outside Plaza Sing), Orchard (Scape)
21 January 2025: National Gallery Singapore, Funan, City Hall
22 January 2025: Marine Parade Hawker Centre (12 noon- 3pm), Our Tampines Hub (4pm till 8pm)
23 January 2025: SAW Trail (LASALLE, NAFA, DECK, 42 Waterloo, SMU, National Library, Design Centre, Stamford Art Centre)
24 January 2025: Art Outreach Singapore
25 January 2025: HortPark, Gillman Barracks
26 January 2023: Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film (2:30pm to 6:00pm)Opening Hours (Unless specified)
12pm - 9pmDates
17/1/25 - 27/1/25

• Singapore

• London

London

Eric Zhicheng Fei - W6 7PD, YO24 4HASolo Show

17.12.24–31.12.24

At the heart of this exhibition is the story of Bill, a close friend of the artist. Bill, a recent graduate working at a boarding school in York, becomes the subject of Fei’s painting, Qu Xian Cheng. Created over two weekends during a visit to Bill’s apartment, the work depicts Bill in a moment of rest, dressed in a wrinkled shirt after work and absorbed in his phone. The scene captures a quiet moment of disconnection, where a sense of home remains elusive.Accompanying the painting is a video that documents Fei’s painting process and his shared moments with Bill. The footage reveals the mundane details of Bill’s daily life in York. These moments, like scrolling through TikTok videos to stave off boredom, highlight the emotional and cultural dissonance inherent in his life abroad. Together, the painting and video form a commentary on the intersection of place, identity, and routine.In a series of paintings, Fei continues to explore themes of solitude and displacement through domestic spaces. An Early Morning in £2000pcm, presents a figure asleep on a leather sofa, surrounded by signifiers of international student life: a Chinese takeout container, an expensive plush toy, and the titular rent price, a nod to the pressures of living costs. These works blur the boundary between the familiar and the alien, reflecting the contradictions of life abroad where comfort zones can become sites of isolation.A recurring motif in Fei’s paintings is the ubiquitous smartphone. Expressionless figures absorbed in their screens embody the duality of this device: While it bridges the geographical and cultural gap between home and abroad, it also dulls active engagement with the immediate environment. Fei’s exploration of this paradox offers an intimate yet discerning lens on the diasporic experience in an age dominated by virtual connection.

Exhibitions

Singapore

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They AppearGroup Show

17.1.25–26.1.25

Opening on the 17th of January, Con-Temporary Art Gallery is proud to unveil its inaugural exhibition ‘Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear’.This exhibition is an exploration of space, and the frames that bends, shapes and warps it. It draws our attention to the blindspots in our own viewing experience, using its own invisible lens to highlight the way that the subject is fluid enough to settle into the boundaries we set for it. The title is issuing a warning to those that might step foot into a gallery; The danger in this case, is not paying enough attention to the world that lurks in our periphery, limiting the spaces we could otherwise occupy.We are forewarned of our viewing habits, tenderly inculcated in the art gallery, which serve to blind us to larger purpose and connection. Five artists are crowded into this showcase- their sole connection is their attempts to negotiate the spaces between them. If space so easily settles into boundaries, it only makes sense that we push them to find more of it. Each artist thus meditates on the collapse of old spaces and the creation of the new, erupting into this revelry, in which the distance between the individual is mutable.

Cynthia Delaney Suwito

Miss Weronica

Lim Zeharn

Ong Kian Peng

Eric Zhicheng Fei

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Con-Temporary Art T-shirt

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meow meow.ring (in collaboration with Masterpiece Jewellery)

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Super S ring (in collaboration with Masterpiece Jewellery)

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Raw-ring_01
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Since its founding in 2024, Con-Temporary Art Gallery has distinguished itself as one of Singapore’s most artist-driven galleries, focused on pioneering innovative and creative contemporary exhibitions.Grounded in the belief that art is a bridge to the future, we are committed to showcasing works that embody this ethos. We prioritize intimate encounters and meticulous viewing experiences, fostering a deep connection between art and audience. Collaborating closely with artists, we strive to create sustainable works that fearlessly challenge the boundaries of the historical canon, leaving an indelible mark, no matter how seemingly modest.

AddressDue to the unique nature of Con-Temporary Art Gallery, we will be continuously walking around these locations during the course of Singapore Art Week. Visitors are encouraged to find us by foot, as we will update our specific locations daily via our social media channels.17 January 2025: Tanjong Pagar Distripark
18 January 2025: Shenton way, Marina Bay Sands
19 January 2025: Basheer Graphics Books (Bras Basah Complex),Bugis
20 January 2025: Dhoby Ghaut (Outside Plaza Sing), Orchard (Scape)
21 January 2025: National Gallery Singapore, Funan, City Hall
22 January 2025: Marine Parade Hawker Centre (12 noon- 3pm), Our Tampines Hub (4pm till 8pm)
23 January 2025: SAW Trail (LASALLE, NAFA, DECK, 42 Waterloo, SMU, National Library, Design Centre, Stamford Art Centre)
24 January 2025: Art Outreach Singapore
25 January 2025: HortPark, Gillman Barracks
26 January 2023: Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film (2:30pm to 6:00pm)Phone
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Joshua Kon, Director
[email protected]Opening Hours (Unless specified)
12pm - 9pmDates
17/1/25 - 27/1/25

Joshua Kon

Owner & Director

Andrea Danker

Operations Director

Arrvinraj

Artistic Director

Billie Sng

Intern

Cynthia Delaney Suwito

Cynthia Delaney Suwito is a visual artist who explores the theme of everyday objects
and experiences. Using them as both her theme and material, she uses observational humour to explore such daily phenomena as the omnipresence of instant noodles, the misfortunes of plastic bags, the misuse of clothes pegs, and the perpetual turning of toilet paper rolls. Her work gives spaces for everyday objects to challenge its own mundanity. Her work takes varied forms, many of which are site specific, interactive sculptures and installations.

Do you have a studio I can visit?

Responding to the exhibition's theme of exploring artistic spaces within Singapore, this proposal delves into the artist’s journey in looking for spaces to continue their artistic practice. A mixed media sculpture of a miniature model of the artist’s studio along with its tools, materials and furniture will be reproduced with mixed materials. Atop the miniature working table rests a floor plan, depicting the layout of the artist's HDB home where the studio resides.The artist often receives inquiries about the existence and accessibility of a studio in Singapore. This sculpture piece aims to start conversations on the challenges, sacrifices and necessity inherent in finding affordable and suitable studio spaces for artistic endeavors.21 x 12 x 15 cm
Cardboard, paint, polymer clay, resin, paper, magnets

Miss Weronica

Miss Weronica creates works haphazardly. She hasn’t been able to take life seriously ever since her idol Harambe died. She spends more time on the internet than in real life and has seen more usernames than actual people. Her practice offers a brief respite from societal expectations and the ghosts of her academic art training. In the realm of the internet, we float around like coordinates in the ocean. Weronica catches flotsam as it passes her by.

Banana For Scale

Borrowing from the internet meme of using a banana as a unit of measurement, this work thoughtfully explores the concept of scale. The two-part sculpture features a metal ruler with centimeter markings placed next to a scale model of a banana. The invention of the SI unit marked a significant turning point in human development, transcending borders and cultures, and is deeply embedded in our understanding of the world today. This standardized framework of knowledge contrasts with the organic, perhaps primitive yet relatable, method of measuring with everyday objects. By leveraging the miniature size of the exhibition venue, this work aims to disrupt our perception of the boundaries between different scales and contemplates on the consequences of interpreting spatial relationships from a disembodied, purely conceptual perspective.18cm x 3cm | 1.5cm x 1cm
Found object, clay/polymer model

Eric Zhicheng Fei

Eric Fei is a multidisciplinary artist based in London and Shanghai. Fei’s practice is deeply intertwined with everyday experiences and observations. As one of the many international students contributing to global social mobility, he explores the lived experiences of the Chinese diaspora in today's globalised world.By combining painting and moving images, Fei narrates shared experiences with his subjects; his paintings are visual diaries of human connection amid quotidian moments. Through his works, Fei presents a sensitive exploration of modern diasporic existence, interweaving comfort, alienation, and technology in shaping the lives of those caught between worlds.

W6 7PD, YO24 4HA

Solo Show
Con-Temporary Art London
17.12.24 - 31.12.24

• About this show

Joshua Kon

Owner & Director

Kon Fu Shan Joshua (b. 1997, Singapore) became an artist after learning he'd have to study literature under a particularly fierce teacher. After abandoning the literary arts, he realized he had no aptitude for other fields and opted to study art instead.He enjoys exploring how established systems of power can shape the world at an intimate level. His approach includes satire and humor to expose flaws and limitations, and to reveal to audiences that nothing is truly unquestionable. Joshua graduated from Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Art (Photography) and is currently studying in Chelsea College of Arts for his Masters. He has participated in For the House; Against the House by OH! Open House during Singapore Art Week 2023 and DECK Photography Art Center Undescribed 2023. He was awarded the Kwek Leng Joo Excellence in Photography award in 2022.Website

Andrea Danker

Operations Director

Andrea Danker (b.1996) is a Singapore-based visual artist from Malaysia. Her work rethinks and privileges the subtle minuscule shifts of lived experiences, exploring the constructs of inhabitation within a passing time and space. She works across painting, drawing, and installation employing techniques of storytelling to present different views of perceiving everyday events and occurrences informed through personal narratives and social implications.She graduated with a BA(Hons) in Fine Arts first class from LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore. She has participated in group exhibitions including Undescribed #8, 2023 under DECK Singapore and Across Narrow Waters, as part of The Substation’s Septfest 2022. She was nominated for the International Takifuji Art Award in 2021 and was awarded the Winston Oh Travelogue Award in 2022Website

Billie Sng

Intern

Billie Sng (b. Singapore, 1997) is a multidisciplinary artist, and designer whose research dissects the formal structures of language, poetics, and methods of writing. He has explored these topics through asemantic writing (without meaning), self-language modelling, self-publishing, and new media audio/video works.He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours) from LASALLE College of the Art (2022), and a Diploma in Communication Design from Temasek Polytechnic (2018). He has exhibited at the Gillman Barracks during Singapore Art Week 2023 for The Upside Space; Goethe Institut Singapore; Singapore Art Week 2024 and at the Earl Lu Gallery for Critical Craft Collective; Alliance Française Singapour, and was commissioned by the National Arts Council for the New Arts Plan 2023. He is also part of a Singapore-based art/tech collective, Mouse Click Click and is currently freelancing as a jewellery/graphic designer at Masterpiece Jewellery.Website

Arrvinraj

Artistic Director

Arrvin (b. 1996, Malaysia) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Singapore. His work
spans performance art, photography, painting, sculpture, and installation, often
focusing on themes of self-identity, human intuition, and interpersonal
relationships, with an interest in social dynamics and psychology.In 2019, Arrvin participated in the Taiwan International Youth Wood Sculpture
Symposium, where he contributed a piece to the Sanyi Woodcarving Museum. He
also took part in the "Power Play: Invisible Lines" group exhibition in 2020. In
2023, he performed a one-hour durational piece at the Bopiliao historical building
in Taiwan, reflecting his ongoing exploration of live performance.Most recently, Arrvin was part of "Fragment of An Unknown Space", a group
exhibition featured in the Singapore International Photography Festival. His work
continues to evolve across both local and international contexts, addressing
complex aspects of the human and space experience.Website

Lim Zeharn

Lim Zeharn (b. 1999, Singapore) is a visual artist whose works span across installation, kinetic sculpture, and video performance. His practice employs wit and absurdity to respond to existential feelings and the anxieties borne out of modern living, questioning
the benefits of progress. He studied at the School of the Arts (SOTA) and is a Fine Arts graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts, both in Singapore. Zeharn has been featured in group exhibitions and festivals internationally across Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Spain,
Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom. For his work, Zeharn was awarded the Winston Oh Travel Award 2022 and named a finalist in the Alpine Fellowship Arts Prize 2022, and IMPART Awards 2019. Apart from his art, he also maintains a subversive design practice with his twin brother, under Zeharn & Zeherng (ZZ).

A Running Pattern (Floorplan)

A Running Pattern (Floorplan) features a rotating loop of black-and-white string that traces the perimeter of a gallery floor. Utilizing a belt drive system, the twisted twine moves continuously, creating tiny animated dashes reminiscent of the ‘marching ants’ effect in computer graphics selection tools.By translating this dotted line motif from the screen to a material, kinetic form, the installation actively defines an area of the environment, weaving together the digital and physical. As it is, the piece–absent of any image–acts as an isolated blank frame for viewers to imagine and project their possibilities onto it. This interplay between miniature, digital, and cognitive spaces—unbounded by physical constraints—serves as a speculative solution to the scarcity of spaces for creatives in Singapore.39.5 x 54.5 cm
Cotton twine, grooved pulley wheels, motor and electronics

Ong Kian Peng

Ong Kian-Peng is an artist whose work is situated at the intersection of art, technology and ecology. His research focuses on the imperceptibility of Climate Change, exploring immersive and synaesthetic ways of connecting our consciousness to the impending ecological disaster.
Kian-Peng graduated from UCLA with an MFA in the Design Media Arts program with the support of the Design Singapore Scholarship. He is currently a PhD student at the School of Art, Design and Media and NTU Research Scholarship recipient. His works have been exhibited
in spaces such as the Tainan Museum of Fine Art, Singapore Art Museum, Arebyte Gallery London, ICA London, Total Museum Seoul, and ICA Singapore. He has also presented at festivals like the Singapore M1 Fringe Festival, International Computer Music Conference, Siggraph Art Gallery, FILE Festival Brazil, Currents New Media Art Festival, Japan Media Arts Festival, Singapore Open Media Art Festival, and the 2023 edition of the Singapore Biennale.Kian-Peng was awarded the President’s Young Talent Grand Prize in 2015. Since 2017, he has been running Supernormal, an independent art space focusing on emerging and experimental art practices.

light trajectories

light trajectories references the scarcity of art spaces in Singapore and the myriad manifestations of pop-up spaces that emerge as a result. Working with the gallery space of Con-Temporary Art, the work uses a laser-leveling device to project a plane of light across the gallery, bisecting the space as a reflection of the efforts artists make to establish their presence and carve out an identity within the arts scene.2.5 x 16.5 cm
Laser diode, plastic, electronics

London

Joshua Kon - Thoughts & PrayersSolo Show

1.11.24–15.11.24

Con-Temporary Art is delighted to announce the debut of Joshua Kon’s first overseas solo exhibition, marking his inaugural presentation with the gallery, in conjunction with the opening of our new London location.In his new installation, Thoughts and Prayers, Kon explores the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and virtual gestures, using the image of the clenched fist of solidarity as a departure point. Commonly associated with a history of social movements, the fist has been “modified” in an act of self-aggrandizement; Kon inserts himself into the motif by using his own limb as the base model. By slightly altering the positions of his fingers, he conjures suggestive undertones and ideas of pleasure.Visitors encounter a series of life-sized limbs sprouting from the ground, reminiscent of the aftermath of a burial. Deliberate attention has been paid to the choice of silicone as a material, creating overt links to self-pleasure devices. This transformation converts a resolute icon into one that remains erect only for itself and bends at the slightest touch.