200mmH x 300mmW
2018
Crocheted wool yarn
This was my first exploration piece for the Landscapes series, which never reached the stage of completion but was an important stepping stone to the fruition of the following pieces. Consisting mainly of textural stitches, this tapestry is considered two-dimensional, yet has an undeniable depth. Inspired by the surface of the sea, of which ripples and patterns are formed by the wind, I crocheted breaks and peaks from the memories of the frequent ferry rides I took in the Setouchi Inland Sea.
As one knows, the sea is never still on the surface; as such, this piece is never fixed. By kneading at the crocheted fabric with my hands, the tapestry slowly changes, from flatness to high crests, and each stitch slips off each creased edge as a wave might roll.
Some of the shapes are shot as temporary sculptures in a certain condition, much like how each wave has a unique characteristic. With each push or pull, the sea becomes friendly, or menacing; the shape of water defined only by that which holds it.
Commissioning organization: OH! Open House
Event: A City of Books (#BuySingLit2018)
Time Period: 9th ~ 18th March 2018
Assisted by: Abigale Pua, Joyce Tan, Leow Xiang Yi, Siah Tiong Hong
Commissioning brand: New Balance (Singapore)
Event: New Balance Grey Day
Time Period: 15th ~ 18th March 2018
Yarn Sponsor: Shaw Contract
Commissioning organization: National Heritage Board
Event: Children's Season 2017
Time Period: 27th May 2017 to 3rd July 2017
Assisted by: Hanie Kuar
Commissioning brand: Limited Edt x Nike
Event: Nike Air Max Day 2020
Date of completion: March 2020
Yarn Sponsor: Shaw Contract
Collaborators: Christopher Johann Clarke, Siah Tiong Hong
Photo/Video: Christopher Johann Clarke