Name: Sailing By.... | Solo Exhibition of Chen Dongfan
Start: 2024-01-14T15:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-03-16T19:00:00+08:00
Location: 3 Kim Yam Rd

Sailing By.... | Solo Exhibition of Chen Dongfan

JW PROJECTS

The inaugural solo exhibition of artist Chen Dongfan in SEA

3 Kim Yam Rd

JW PROJECTS is pleased to announce the launch of Chen Dongfan's solo exhibition "Sailing By" on 14 January 2024, accompanied by a solo project which will be presented at ART SG.As his first solo exhibition in Singapore, the exhibition will feature recent paintings that continue the artist's exploration of the warmth and power of life, as well as attempt to echo Singapore's emotional history as a transhipment point on the Straits route and a place where the diverse people and cultures converge.The title of the exhibition, "Sailing By", was taken from the 1963 composition of the same name by British composer, Ronald Binge. The piece was routinely played on BBC radio 4 at 00:45 before the nightly late night shipping forecast. The composition has a waltz-like musical structure, with woodwinds and strings weaving a steady, light, calm and graphic melody.Chen Dongfan's works are often interwoven with music which emphasizes the power and rhythm of feelings in his paintings. The fervour of life burns like the stars that hang in the night sky above a vast sea, and the poetic flow responds to the breath of the world, and cruises along the course of time and emotion — many of Chen Dongfan's works portray imagery of rivers, oceans, the subconscious mind, and voyages. In 2018, Chen created a huge spatial painting, "The Song of Dragon and Flowers", on the pavement of New York's Chinatown which was based on the history of Chinese immigrants in the United States.In 2023, Chen Dongfan's solo exhibition "Rivers" at Shanghai's AIKE Gallery takes inspiration from the imagery of the Huangpu River and Shanghai's harbour. His paintings depict a river of life and emotions, a river of memories, a river of transformations, and a river of blessings.Chen Dongfan's current exhibition, titled "Sailing By", is based on the unique diaspora history of Singapore. This piece of composition has a unique significance in the context of maritime trade: every morning at 00:45, BBC Radio 4 would begin to broadcast the weather conditions for the night voyage, and the song would ebb through the sea. The ocean feels as quiet as eternity, or as pregnant with treacherous rain at night. Over time, as the song can be consistently heard at this time, the tune began to create a sense of security for seafarers experiencing the dullness of life at sea, yet it also hints at the gradual loss of time, and the repetitive and overlapping nature of life.As part of the ART SG VIP programme, the artist will conduct a special live painting session in the gallery space on 16 January from 2-5 pm.The exhibition will be held until 3 March 2024. Text / Liu Beining

14 Jan 2024

Standing cocktail with the presence of the artist.

Opening Reception

16 Jan 2024

Live Painting Session | 16 Jan 2024

Yu Hang, performing as N0mood since 2018, is an experimental music artist renowned for his synesthetic approach to sound shaping and live improvisation. Blending genres like Lofi and ambient noise, he crafts immersive soundscapes that transcend traditional auditory experiences.

Live Music Improvisation

16 Mar 2024

1.  2:30 - 3:30pm
Aura-Soma brings ease, balance and calm to your energetic system (chakras). The colours you are drawn to not only show who you are and your deepest desires, but also reveal your greater potential to life’s calling. Choose your own bottle by intuition among a total of 123 beautiful bottles!
2.  3:30 - 4:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a blissful Crystal Bowls Sound Bath for deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Focus on the sensations and vibrations you feel within your body.
3.  4:00 - 6:00pm
Closing cocktail for Chen Dongfan's solo exhibition. Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and nurturing environment, through post-workshop sharing, wine and arts appreciation. 


Aura Soma Workshop + Closing Party

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