Woven Walls - Zero, Tr853-1, Antz and ClogTwo

This exhibition runs from 12th September to 26th October 2014 at Fost Gallery over at Gillman Barracks.

Stephanie Fong from FOST is at the forefront of art again. Taking a risk to do an urban art show in a Fine Art Gallery.Some may not think of it as being such a risk, as street art is now more mainstream with Banksy and 'main street' accepting street art, i.e. companies are commissioning street art and assigning places for such art. However, buying Banksy is buying a brand, much like Damien Hirst, and street art is more accepted in the streets as illustrative art rather then fine art. (it's just me being biased... there are also other good street/urban artist like Keith Haring, Adam Neate....)

Zero showed his works of body parts painted in a jarring colour palette with words etched in to lend meaning to his pieces. Not really impressed with this set.I think he has shown some of these works before. He was the recipient of the National Arts Council young artist award last year, he also has a BFA from LaSalle and I think lectures there part time. So maybe can watch him, because the local art godfathers think well of him.

Antz showed two pieces; interesting and good street art. Good. But not great yet.

TR853-1's MerlionN95

Tr853-1 another well-heard-of street artist who is adequately qualified. (Does a street artist really need a BFA?) Seen his works previously with Utterly Art and also presented at Affordable Art Fair. Nice works, but reminds me too much of Banksy works. Also I felt that his works are a bit simple and not sophisticated enough. That's the problem if Street Art creeps into Fine Art; how to read it? Good fine art should be mature and sophisticated without being too juvenile or simple in delivery of message (but the execution of the work can be simple).

ClogTwo's GoldRush

Saving the best for last. ClogTwo. Relatively unknown in the Fine Art Gallery circle. But he has been very active in the urban art and street art scene. He has had multiple commissions to do his street art and has had overseas exposure in the USA and Indonesia. Doesn't have a BFA but graduated from polytechnic with a diploma in Interactive Media Design. (But as said earlier, does he really need a BFA? Unless he wants to go down the Fine Art Route.) He showed 5 paintings of quotes and a triptych called Goldrush. The quotes and Goldrush were really nice and representative of Street Art. The paints done also showed his skill as a painter. If ClogTwo decided to go down the Fine Art/Street Art route, he will do very very well. Really good artist.You should check out his site to see what else he does.Check out this digital illustration of his.

Points for Collectors: ClogTwo - Definite Buy. It's a risk if you are collecting for monetary investment. But with support and he decides to go the Fine Art Route, you will reap your rewards many times over. Some collectors have taken the plunge already and I think a few pieces have been sold (the show only opened two days ago). Tr853-1 I think you have to watch and wait as he develops. Zero can skip this current body of work, but see what he does as the Art Gods in Sg have anointed him.

ClogTwo's paintings of quotes