This show is curated by Ruben Pang and he gathered some of his peers to produce works and critique each other. And I guess it has to revolve around or be related to the Petrichor theme/title.
Ruben Pang produced some small works on canvas, very much like those pieces done at Art Stage. These three were good, but have seen better works from him.
The headliner/show stopper was Melissa Tan's piece Dream Logic in Situ. I felt it was a culmination of her works from "And the darkest hour is just before dawn", "Arc of uncertainities" and similar sculptural forms of the cut outs presented at Art Stage 2015. What to say, it was really a lovely piece with much attention to detail.
Ashley Yeo produced some small format works, a departure from her drawings which was refreshing, but unfortunately drowned by the rest.
Gabriele Dini produced one piece made of bubble gum, colourant and sea-salt. Interesting but like Ashley's works, unfortunately drowned out too.
Chong Weixin did an installation of a print on Silk-Cotton, it was 4.5m long and draped from the ceiling in the centre of the room, people did notice it but didn't catch your attention like Melissa Tan's work.
Gabriela Butti's works were really nice and interesting too. She showed light boxes or works which were back lit. Nice works.
Ruben Pang's works
Ruben Pang's work
Melissa Tan's work
Ashley Yeo's Work
Gabriela Butti's work
Gabriela Butti's work
Chong Weixin's work
Gabriele Dini's work
Points for collectors: Like I have mentioned previously, Melissa Tan is one to watch. Strong buy rating for her. Her work was sold on opening night. Ruben's works were all pre-sold. Strong buy rating for him too. Ashley Yeo is still one to watch, so I give her a buy rating, but we have to see how she develops. Still really love her cut-outs. Chong Weixin is a printmaker, haven't seen much of her works to give her a fair rating. Gabriela Butti I would give a buy rating. Gabriele Dini, I am also unable to give him a fair assessment based on just this work.
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