5 Lines of Sight by Korean Artists: Oh Mikyung, Lee Jaeock, Kim In, Park Cheolchan & Doil

You are cordially invited to the opening of
5 Lines of Sight by Korean Artists: Oh Mikyung, Lee Jaeock, Kim In, Park Cheolchan & Doil

Exhibition runs from 24th March 2010 to 18th April 2010 at
Dahlia Gallery LLP

Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)

We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809

Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.


About the Exhibition:

“5 Lines of Sight” is an exhibition put together by 3 artists and 2 sculptors - Oh Mikyung, Lee Jaeock, Kim In, Park Cheolchan & Doil. They are a group of talented korean artists that expresses their spirit of young ages and the times. The group started with only Sculptors but gradually other artists contributed their painting, installation and video participated. They started with a series of group show from 1994 such as “Between”, “Root” and other with meaningful titles.

Oh Mikyung had contributed her work for the last 10 years to focus on the female body and she has approached the body in terms of "motherhood" from the Oriental perspective and as "sexuality" from the Modern Capitalistic society. The signature of her works involved the female legs in red high heels that inspired from both Eastern and Western mythology.
Lee Jae-Ock artworks are mouth watering affair and it fulfill the senses of sight, smell and taste using the subject of tangerines.

KimIn is influence by Pop Culture and the world of Animation. In “Dream” that feature Pooh with bright vibrant colours that bring out the young at heart from each one of us.
Park Cheol-chan had interestingly used the material of a Pine Tree to present his sculpture’s work “Between I & II”. His works reflect on how human is closely related to nature and also his love and passion to use the most natural materials such as wood from trees in Korea.
Doil artworks uses commonly used materials such as spoons & chopsticks to transform them into modern sculptures such as the series on “Locomotion” that brought alive human movement with spoons

About the Artists:

Oh Mikyung studied Oriental Painting and Arts theory at Ewha Women's University and Hongik University of Korea. She has been invited to show her works at 11 solo exhibitions and 23 group shows in Korea, Japan, Singapore, HongKong and France. Mikyung’s works are collected throughout Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Mexico and France.

Lee Jae-Ock graduated from the Department of Fine Art at Chung-Nam National University. This is her 1st group exhibition in Singapore and her recent exhibition in Korea are “Green Cake”, ”Hot Issue”, “Only One” &“Art in Life”.

KimIn had participated in Lara Sati Auction Show in Singapore(2009).”DOLL” in Hong Kong, “Artist File 2009”, “Alternative space” & “Art in Life” in Seoul & “Window Media” @ Open Museum, Daejeon.

Park Cheol-chan graduated with a BFA from Chungnam National University (Sculpture) and MFA from Hongik University Graduate School of fine arts (Sculpture).He is presently a lecturer at the ChungNam University Sculpture department. His most recent sole exhibition is held in Paju title “Book house” and he a series of exhibitions held in Korea and Tokyo.

Doil was born in Nonsan Chungnam S.Korea. He graduated with a B.F.A in Sculpture. From Colleage of Fine arts. Chung-nam National University. Doil most recent exhibition in 2009 - “La Mer”,”Ever-Cycle Exhibition” @ Haslla Art World Open Air Museum, Gangneung, “Fearful Art” @ Create Center of Deajeon City Art Museum, Daejeon & “Admiration of Green” @ Samsung C&T Garden in Seoul

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Long Ago and Far Away - Tales of Two Woodcutters

You are cordially invited to the opening of

Long Ago and Far Away - Tales of Two Woodcutters by Daniel "Timbul" Cahya Krisna & Francisco Panca

Exhibition runs from 10th March 2010 to 21st March 2010 at
Dahlia Gallery LLP
Opening Reception is on 10th March 2010 (Wednesday) at 7pm - 9 pm.
Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)

We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809

Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.

About the exhibition:

Fans of Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers will delightin reacquainting themselves with scenes from their childhoodmemories. A tribute to centuries-old printmaking techniques, LongAgo and Far Away showcases a set of contemporary woodcuts and uniqueprints by two talented Indonesian artists, Daniel "Timbul" CahyaKrisna and Francisco Panca.

Though widely practiced in the past, the number of woodcut printartists has dwindled in number. The sheer physical labor and longerprocess contribute to the decrease. In an attempt to re-examine theartistic value of print works, this exhibition features 8 pairs oforiginal woodcuts and their corresponding mirror image prints.Executed manually in carved wood, the carved images are transferredto canvases, which are then painted over, resulting in uniquepieces.

Refraining from agressive subject elements, both artists whograduated from ISI Yogyakarta are known to incorporate fairy taleand comic characters in their works. The characters symbolize reallife personas. Subtly, these elements are used to comment on variouscontemporary Indonesian social and political issues; and the hiddendanger that lurks beneath these innocent looking figures. WhileFrancisco's works make fun of the uncomfortably comfortable stateexperienced by urban dwellers, candid and unpretentious Danielchooses to inspire art lovers of all ages with hope, and to drawupon their childhood dreams for a better tomorrow.




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"Life stories" by Frankie Chang

You are cordially invited to the opening of

"Life stories" by Frankie Chang

Exhibition runs from 24th February 2010 to 7th March 2010 at
Dahlia Gallery LLP

Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)
We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809

Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.


About the exhibition

Life stories is about the rollercoaster life of Frankie Chang who is a self-taught artist that used self-invented technique for his works and who was once a hardened criminal that spent 20 years behind bar.

The reason for choosing to draw portraits of successful people is to preserve their success stories with his drawings and inspire youth to learn from each of them. Frankie wants to inspire today’s youths to lead successful lives and also to reach out to ex-prisoners.
His art keeps him from committing crime and also helps him to move ahead in life. His advice for young people with potential is don’t be like him, waste it in prison and wait till you are old before pursuing your dream.

About the Artist

At 5, Frankie was abandoned by his parents and lived in an orphanage and he led a life of petty crime and illegal activities. When he was caught in 1999 for drug trafficking and given 9 years in jail – he knew that he can’t beat the law. Just 2 weeks after he left prison, he was diagnosed with 3rd stage colorectal cancer and now he had to wear a stoma bag to drain urine and faeces.
He lives in a one room HDB flat and sleep on the floor but has a large drawing table with painting adorned the walls. He makes an average of $1000 a month by selling his painting and most of his earning is used for his medical bills.

He had also participated in the Arts Street 2009 and The Arts House 2009 Black & White Portrait Exhibition. Northeast Community Development Council also helps to auction some of his artworks to help Frankie to raise fund for his medical fee. He also participated in the Race against Cancer by Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) and presented a portrait to the Minister for Finance & Transport-Lim Hwee Hua.

His clients include VIPs and Goodwood Park Hotel which commissioned 10 paintings. He had draw portrait of MM Lee Kuan Yew, President S R Nathan, and many affluent figures and political leaders around the world.

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"Freedom" by Richard Lim Han

You are cordially invited to the opening of


"Freedom" by Richard Lim Han

Exhibition runs from 3rd February 2010 to 13th February 2010 @
Dahlia Gallery LLP

Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)

We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809

Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.

About the exhibition

All being are born to be free just like birds and fishes. Once captures and looses it freedom they will not be able to survive being in the captive environment. Just like a prisoner – don’t you think he like to have his freedom? Human are highly intelligence creature and even strive for freedom as it is important.

In this modern society, all of us seeking for materialistic mean but are we really happy and in fact we felt more tripped in our environment as ever. In our life journey had we done things in the way we desire and do we dare to do things that seem impossible to achieve? We envy the birds and the fishes that fly and swim without restriction.

About the Artists

Freedom is Richard Lim Han 2nd Solo exhibition with Dahlia Gallery (Previously known as Forth Gallery). Richard is a versatile artist that started his career as a fabric print designer. He is known for his portrait artworks of MM Lee Kuan Yew and other affluent figures such as Gandhi from India, Mother Teresa, South Africa Nelson Mandela and China's Chairman Mao ZhiDong.
This collection expanded his skill further from a portrait artist to expressing his artworks to the study of nature of birds and fishes. It is a interesting transformation using strong Chinese calligraphy strokes with western presentation on the canvas.



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Peranakan In Plays by Lim Leong Seng & Kuen Stephanie

You are cordially invited to the opening of

"Peranakan In Plays" by Lim Leong Seng & Kuen Stephanie

Exhibition runs from 21st January 2010 to 31st January 2010 @
Dahlia Gallery LLP (Formally known as Forth Gallery)
Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)

We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809

Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.

About the exhibition

Peranakan In Plays is a group exhibition by local sculptor Lim Leong Seng and Malaysian artist Kuen Stephanie. It will also feature vintage batik collection that peranakan female (Nyonyas) in the past will dress as adapted from Malay baju kurong and the sarong kebaya.
Lim Leong Seng is an artist who is interested in preserving the Singapore heritage. His success with commissioned works allows him to create a series of sculptures, depicting Singapore historical and multi-racial characters. He will showcase his work on the Peranakan lady and the Teh Tarik man in this exhibition.

Kuen Stephanie feature a delightful opulence heydays of the Peranakan Culture.Each of the painting is imbued with a simple tale of the Peranakan - Nyonya women folks on what they do and taught to practice such as the making of, “kasut manek,” as part of their dowry, embroidery handyworks. Little remains of this unique culture that flourished in the early days except for the Nyonya cuisine. Kuen Stephanie hope that thru this exhibition everyone can enjoy art appreciation and at the same time on the nyonya culture.

About the Artists

Lim Leong Seng is a Singapore artist who specializes in abstract and realist sculptures. Born in the 1950s, Leong Seng was first trained as a classical Chinese and graphic design artist. His initial sculptural works were so well received that he continued experimenting with other materials such as discarded metals.

In the 1980s, he was spearheaded a series of large scale commissioned work titled The Spirit of Kallang. A versatile artist who constantly challenges himself, Leong Seng continues to receive his artistic training under Professor Itipol Thangchalok of Silpakkorn University in Thailand. His commissioned public sculptures gained him a reputation as a promising local sculptor. In 2001, he was commissioned by the Singapore Tourism Board to commemorate historical Singapore scene such as the Lantern Procession at Telok Ayer St and the Indian Milk Seller. His works for the Singapore Zoo include life size sculptures of the beloved orangutan Ah Meng, the elephant Chawang and a Native Sarawak tribal family. To date, he had completed 14 large scale public commissioned works.

Kuen Stephanie is a self taught figurative artist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her artworks explored the rich texture of Malaysia culture especially known for her collection of artworks in Nyonya theme. She uses bold and vibrant colours in her artworks to bring the canvas to life. She had done varies art exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur and this is her 1st group exhibition in Singapore at Dahlia Gallery.



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“The Art of Collecting” by various Filipino contemporary artists include Benjie Cabangis, Wire Tuazon, Kiko Escora, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba

You are cordially invited to the opening of

“The Art of Collecting” by various Filipino contemporary artists include Benjie Cabangis, Wire Tuazon, Kiko Escora, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba, Sancto Sanctorum and Roland Ventura.


Exhibition runs from 7th January 2010 to 17th January 2010 @
Dahlia Gallery LLP (Formally known as Forth Gallery)
Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)
The opening reception is on 8th January (Friday) at 7pm - 9pm.
We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809
Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.


About the Exhibition:

The first one of a kind exhibition “The Art of Collecting”, featuring 20 fine contemporary Filipino artworks, will be exhibited from 7th Jan through 17th Jan 2010 at Dahlia Gallery.
The works, ranging from modern abstract impressionism to brut and graffiti art are carefully selected by several prominent collectors in Singapore. The aim of the exhibition is to educate the public on various art collecting strategies. While first time art buyers may find it informative, seasoned art collectors will be equally entertained by the presentation and dialogues found in the collection.

Though deeply rooted in their cultures, the Filipinos are known for their heavily influenced political and social policy of the West. This phenomenon is widely reflected in their art works. Unlike their Southeast Asian counterparts, the Filipino artists’ subjects, techniques and colors integration adhere closely to the modern western masters. Artists whose traditional western techniques produce strong depiction of Filipino contemporary landscape include Wire Tuazon, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba, Kiko Escora, Benjie Cabangis, Roland Ventura and 10 other artists.

Remaining close to the exhibit’s theme, collectors may find that works by other emerging artists offer a well rounded representation of Filipino contemporary art. Altogether, the exhibited artists have won numerous awards and are widely collected. Art lovers, who wish to learn more on how to build a meaningful Filipino contemporary art collection, will be pleased to expect more visual treats from “The Art of Collecting”.

About the Artists:

Combined with superior artistic skill, Wire Tuazon’s intellectual stance lead him to experiment with subtly implied symbols, set within an unseen geometrical space. Through an indirect conversation, Tuazon often encourages and involves viewers to solve his intended puzzle. Tuazon’s original method of art interaction is highly valued by connoisseurs.

Meanwhile, the colors and shapes employed by Benjie Cabangis remind viewers of Malevich abstraction. Collectors may also note how Van Gogh’s famous expressionist technique lends an air of sorrow and heaviness in Melvin Culaba’s subjects.

If Dali’s works stick to mind when one views Jeho Bitancor’s piece, it is no surprise as Bitancor is known as the Filipino master surrealist artist, whose works are associated with imageries.



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