Ian Woo showed his abstract works. The abstract works have progressed over the years, and become more complex. You really have to sit and stare to really enjoy it. Not something that would wow the public at art fairs. In these works there are more colours, layers and use of geometric shapes. The works are all varied and not similar unlike the shows with Tomio Koyama where the works shown are in sync.
Ng Joon Kiat showed layers of paint. Not his best work but at least a departure from his older geographical / typographical works.
Zul Mahmod showed 3 works of his usual sound installations. But these where picture frame size and collectible. Interesting but not sure how this electrical / motherboard controlled things last in our climate. I know in dry countries like America the original Amiga and Apple II computers are still working. And Pizza Queen has a problem with the use of cable ties to secure certain parts of the work. And I think he can work on the tonal quality of his works too.
Tan Wyn-Lyn showed paintings and painted plastic. The plastic works we're not impressed. But we like the painted wood works which she did last year. Her paintings have improved alot. More complex, the layers , the strokes and composition are much better. Takes too long to explain but read Rudolf Arnheim's book to understand what we are talking about. Or just keep looking at art to understand what we are talking about.
Points for collectors: Ian Woo always a buy rating but sadly his secondary market prices aren't good. We really like his works. Zul Mahmod interesting works. Can be a buy rating but just not sure of the conservability of the works. Ng Joon Kiat's works can miss. But the current show at NTU ADM the works there are really nice. Will write about it later. Tan Wyn-Lyn strong buy rating. Think she sold quite a few works during this show.
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