Unwrapping. Reflections. Unfolding.
[ 22.02 – 21.03 / 2017 ]
SPRMRKT at STPI
The strong tension between time and space is evident in the stark contrasts created by the juxtaposition of boldly enabled linear lines of colour while juxtaposed against the generous visual texture of natural timber in the background. All of this ultimately comes together to provide a sense of comfort and familiarity, all set within a universe filled with layers of distance and complexity.
Emptiness and mass, familiarity and distance all work at once when the midnight blue colour fields cut through space and time.
Growing up, were you always interested in art?
I took children art classes in primary school and I remember considering going to Nanyang Girls School for Art Elective Programme however that did not materialise because I picked my other love Er Hu and went to Dunman High to join the Chinese Orchestra there.
Jau Goh
Born in Malacca, Malaysia in 1980, Jau Goh graduated from the Architecture School in the University of Western Australia in 2004. Currently living and working in Singapore, Jau creates an entirely personal universe in her paintings by following a precise framework of formal techniques, filled with visual fields of lines and color with the intention of depicting contrasts between control and abandonment.
With a strong purpose to transform materials into art while converting energy into ever changing forms, Jau has the ability to foster a platitude of worlds filled with lasting moments of geometric exercises. Each physical stroke and motion revolves around precise layouts with pure shapes and forms, produced by techniques ranging from the simplicity of pencil drawings to layered acrylic offerings.
