VIDEO: PROXIMITIES
VIDEO: PROXIMITIES
Proximities focuses on the trope of the Malay Boy found in the works of Singaporean artist Cheong Soo Pieng (b. 1917-1983). The film attempts to locate the Malay male in art history while unpacking underlying systems of power that have shaped and naturalized understanding of difference.
Echoing the concept of “proximities”, the artist invited three writers to respond to the exhibition from varying thought lenses. Their contributions trail an inquiry on art-historical representations, the figurative trope, and personal perspectives of masculinities.
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Physical copies of Proximities’ booklet (with essays) can be purchased at Objectifs for S$10.
ARTIST’S TALK
with Noorshidah Ibrahim
FILM & VIDEO ART PROGRAMME
A selection of videos themed upon Malay masculinities is brought together to reveal both tensions and parallels as part of the exhibition. The video works represent coordinates of Malay male representations and their proximities to each other. Here, they function as ‘artistic accompaniments’ for the artist through his practice.
![(PREMIERS 12 JAN) Rizman Putra (Singapore), Sontol Al Loyo, The Legend, 2006, 18:35. Courtesy of the artist.]()
![(PREMIERS 15 JAN) Adi Yadoni (Singapore), Reflections Of The Misunderstood Mat Rockers, 2002, 56:20. Courtesy of the artist.]()
![(PREMIERS 18 JAN) Izat Arif (Malaysia), Ini Amaran Penghabisan, 2012, 00:42. Courtesy of the artist.]()
![(PREMIERS 21 JAN) Yusri Sapari (Singapore), Trailer boys, 2018, 20:00. Courtesy of the Artist.]()
![(PREMIERS 24 JAN) Phil Collins (United Kingdom), the meaning of style, 2011, 16mm film transferred to HD video. Colour, sound; 4:50. Courtesy Shady Lane Productions, Berlin.]()
15 – 21 January
18 – 24 January
21 – 27 January
Echoing the concept of “proximities”, the artist invited three writers to respond to the exhibition from varying thought lenses. Their contributions trail an inquiry on art-historical representations, the figurative trope, and personal perspectives of masculinities.
Physical copies of Proximities’ booklet (with essays) can be purchased at Objectifs for S$10.
ARTIST’S TALK
with Noorshidah Ibrahim
FILM & VIDEO ART PROGRAMME
A selection of videos themed upon Malay masculinities is brought together to reveal both tensions and parallels as part of the exhibition. The video works represent coordinates of Malay male representations and their proximities to each other. Here, they function as ‘artistic accompaniments’ for the artist through his practice.
