ROUND TRIP
YANNI CHIA: PHOTO EXHIBITION
8-11 January 2022
STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery Level 4
41 Robertson Quay, S238236
“Round Trip” showcases a series of works by Yanni Chia which takes the viewer on a journey of escapism.
For most, these dreamscapes serve as a form of reverie, allowing one to escape their worldly concerns and anxieties. However, these non-existent realms of dreamscapes are nothing more than whimsical desires; which brings us to
question ourselves – what exactly are we escaping from?
In his dreamscapes, Chia recognises the duality of his works which may serve as a form of escapism but also present an opportunity to reconcile with and overcome one’s problems. Hence, this exhibition takes the viewer on “Round Trip” of escapism – to the other world and back.
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Artworks
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Exhibition
Technical layout
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Section 1: DREAM YNC Series
Digital collage printed on foam board, 2021
This series of works is part of Chia’s DREAM YNC series which immortalises the Yale NUS College as a dreamscape. A local institution that is familiar to most that allows dreams to be actualised.
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Section 2: Structural Anxieties
Anamorphic projection, 2021
This room is filled entirely with one of Chia’s best works which have been featured in the National Gallery Singapore before. It reflects the anxieties of an increasing population in the highly-dense island-city of Singapore.
This artwork-filled room intends to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia, paralleled with these anxieties.
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Section 3: Miscellaneous Travels
Digital collage printed on foam board, 2021
This room is a reflection of all the small moments in our life journey as we travel through places and time. The cool tones used in this series suggest peace and at the same time, loneliness and our human desire for company.
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Section 4: Destinations
Digital collage printed on foam board, 2021
This series by Chia revolves around the idea of reaching “another world”. There are many recurring motifs in these artworks such as the pink hues, clouds and the moon.
For every trip, there comes an end - what will you make of your dream destination?
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Artist: Yanni Chai
Yanni is a digital artist who works with photo manipulation and 3D modelling/animation. His work is heavily inspired by surrealism in seeking to free things from the drudgery of being useful. Through a creative process that is characterized by playing in a very serious way, his work is an attempt at engaging reality by disengaging from its consequences, momentarily. He believes that this process can allow the individual to live authentically.
From small collages to large scale projects, his art is a highly personal reflection of the individual in society.
Yanni is honoured to have participated in many collaborative projects, as well as exhibited in a solo capacity, which has solidified his reputation in the art world.
Visit Us!
The photo exhibition will be open to public from 8 to 11 January 2022.
Dates: 8-11 January 2022, 11am to 9 pm daily
Venue: STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery Level 4
41 Robertson Quay, S238236
Free Admission
