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Mike HJ Chang

MIKE HJ CHANG

The Long and Oblique View Yeo Workshop 18 January–12 May 2024 Singapore
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The Long and Oblique View comprises a series of wall-oriented objects crafted from various materials, such as acrylic, foam, paper pulp, 3D printing, ceramic, electrical trunking and text-based works. Unfolding across the Esplanade Tunnel, the works are interwoven to construct a visual narrative, drawing from two consistent themes in Chang’s work: the faculty of sight and the formation of space.

In conceptualising these works, Chang responds to the linear and elongated characteristic of the space by experimenting with ideas of stretching and its potential to create effects of distortion, interference and obstruction. These artistic explorations are inspired by the artist’s everyday experiences and manifest in various ways. Some works evoke physical obstructions and representations of getting caught or trapped. Others delve into aspects of seeing and perception by playing with natural phenomena like condensation and evaporation, the connections between visibility and light, as well as employing devices associated with vision. This interplay of expanding motifs and contrasting forms is brought together through Chang’s enduring sense of humour, a consistent thread undergirding his practice.

Location: Esplanade Tunnel, Singapore

PR Credit: Esplanade - Theatres of the Bay

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The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
The Long and Oblique View, Curated by Lynda Tay, 18 January – 12 May 2024, Esplanade Tunnel, Theatres by the Bay, Singapore. Image courtesy of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.
About the Artist

Mike HJ Chang is a Taiwanese American artist and educator in fine arts. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, both in the USA. Chang currently resides and works in Singapore.

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Yeo Workshop is a contemporary art gallery based in Singapore’s Gillman Barracks, dedicated to showcasing Southeast Asian artists who push the boundaries of visual culture. From traditional painting and sculpture to cutting-edge digital media, the gallery fosters a bold and diverse program that engages with pressing socio-cultural issues, encouraging critical dialogue and fresh perspectives.

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Singapore 47 Malan Road, Lock Road 01-25
Yeo Workshop contemporary art gallery in Singapore
Yeo Workshop
47 Malan Road, Lock Road 01-25, Singapore, Singapore
+ 65 6734 5168
http://www.yeoworkshop.com

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Opening Hours:
Tue to Sat 11 am – 7 pm
Sun 12 pm – 6 pm
Closed on Mondays & Public Holidays
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