(Photo credit: Shayne Phua)
"Pottery – or ceramics art – is one of the most ancient art forms in the world. But it has been regaining popularity over the last few years, especially in major cities like Singapore. This Singapore Art Week, art lovers are treated to the inaugural edition of Singapore Ceramics Now, one of the largest surveys of local ceramics art since the 90s. But are you familiar with Singapore's local ceramists? From a Cultural Medallion recipient or to young emerging artists, these are the ceramic artists you should know in Singapore.
Local sculptor and ceramist Shayne Phua is another name to look out for. The young artist recently had her debut solo exhibition Sehnsuhcht at Coda Culture, inspired by the symbolic nature of antique wooden moulds and brass stampings. Her works have also been exhibited in Chan + Hori Contemporary, Gajah Gallery and Your MOTHER Gallery.
Shayne's colourful, unique pieces reimagine the functionality of banal objects, studies on the peace in Chinese culture and mythology, and enquire into the lullabies and oral traditions from her childhood."
