A Drawing Show - Ian Woo et al

This exhibition runs from 1st August 2014 to 14th September 2014 at Yeo Workshop at Gillman Barracks.

Drawing is essential to all artists. Reasons for it can be found here. So I am happy that Yeo Workshop does a show like this.

The four artists are

1. Ian Woo - This series which he did is very interesting. Some are form dominant and I found the bigger ones to be more focused on flow and dynamism like those he did for Tomio Koyama, How I Forgot to be Happy. Quite a few of his drawings were sold - the cheapest way to own an original Ian Woo. These were different from the Lot drawings acquired from the SAM and at show at the Medium at Large exhibition. But I think Ian Woo's painting's are better buys because they show both his drawing skills and his understanding of colours.

One of Ian Woo's charcoal/graphite works.

2. Wong Lip Chin - Not impressed by his work. In fact he drew a middle finger on the outside of the building as the artists were given free reign to paint the pillars and walls. He also did a performance on opening night to receive a tattoo/drawing on himself. Drawings in the folder, also not impressive. Seen his paintings also not impressed. Maybe as some curators and gallerists have mentioned, he needs direction in what he does.

WTF?

3. Boedi Widjaja - Architect by training now a full time multi medium artist. Interesting. But not quite my fancy. But at least he's getting invited to be exhibited.

4. Jaitip Jaidee - She is fine art graduate from Thailand. She submitted three works where she cut and inked onto wood veneer. Very painstakingly meticulous job. She sold two of the three works as of writing.

Points for collectors: Ian Woo's drawing is a Buy if you are collecting drawings or building up a collection of Ian Woo's works. If not, save your dough for his paintings. He has a show in Tokyo with Tomio Koyama next month. So if you happen to be in Japan.... As for Wong Lip Chin - can skip for now until he gets his act together. Boedi Widjaja and Jaitip Jaidee - Not sure, but interesting works. Neutral rating. Buy if you like.