For the inaugural edition of ART SG, DE SARTHE is pleased to present Escapism, showcasing new works by contemporary artists Lin Jingjing, Mak2, Ma Sibo, Richard Streitmatter-Tran, Xinyan Zhang, Zhong Wei and Zhou Wendou. In the post-pandemic era, there is an excessive demand for distraction and mental respite from reality, in an attempt to soothe the psychological conditions brought on by the past few years.
Visualising their own forms of fantasy, our featured artists explore unique perspectives of escapist phenomena, from peaceful and fantastical illusions, to deep dives into the current internet metaverse, exploring the role of technology in escapism. Through imaginative pictorial realms that are surreal and utopian in nature, the exhibited works present alternate worlds while also revealing truths about today's social and cultural climate.