As part of "Diaphanous", a section of the visual arts program of Nokia
Singapore Art 1999, and a project outcome of the cultural Memorandium
of
Understanding between National Arts Council and Arts Victoria.
30 October - 07 November 1999
Caldwell House Gallery
CHIJMES
30 Victoria Street
Singapore
" The Sphere for Monologues, an installation by Lim Tzay Chuen, a
native to
Singapore, is sensitive to the architectural space and history of
Caldwell
House Gallery. Under the words "Marche en ma presence et sois parfit"
(Walk
In My Presence and be Perfect) the audience is asked to physically
cross a
barrier, walk to the centre of the space, and stand on a marble stab
that
denotes the most acoustically sensitive part of the space. The series
of
decisions and actions required to reach this spot are a metaphor for
the
physical and psychologial spaces we can experience on a daily basis in
dealing with the authoritarian and cultural constructs of 'civilised'
society. By challenging the notion of boundaries, both personal and
public,
the work compels us to question our sense of self and belonging in a
world
of sameness and/or difference." - Kristen Rann © 1999, Curator
"Diaphanous"
" There is no ideal space. Every space, however, has its own essence. I
am
interested in bringing out the essence of a space, a corner, for
example,
or the light, something beautiful or meaningful to me. A space that
holds
interesting things to unfold or discover." - Lim Tzay Chuen © 1999
Lim Tzay Chuen lives and works in Singapore. His other exhibitions
includes
-- "Surface" Wetterling Teo Gallery, 1998, "Quiet Perception"
Substation
Gallery 1998, "Dear Petra, I will be going away soon. Love Lim" UE
Square.