Toys Anatomy Blue 2024
James Chiew
60 ⨯ 60 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 2.750
CJS Gallery
- About the artworkArtist: James Chiew
Title: Toys Anatomy – Blue
Technique: Lenticulair with frame
Size: 60x60cm
Edition: 10 worldwide
At first glance, one is greeted by the familiar silhouette of a balloon dog, an emblem of childhood exuberance and joy. Its vibrant hues and playful contours evoke memories of carnivals and carefree laughter. Yet, this initial encounter is merely a surface-level engagement, a precursor to the deeper narrative concealed within.
Upon closer inspection, the canvas unveils its hidden layers, quite literally. With a subtle shift of perspective, the facade of innocence gives way to a profound revelation – the skeletal framework of the beloved balloon canine. Translucent ribs emerge, delicately traced against the backdrop, offering a glimpse into the underlying anatomy of whimsy.
This juxtaposition of the ethereal and the corporeal serves as a poignant reminder of the duality inherent within our perceptions. In the ephemeral beauty of the balloon dog, we find solace in its transient nature, a fleeting moment suspended in time. Yet, beneath the surface lies the immutable truth of existence, the skeletal scaffolding that underpins all manifestations of life. - About the artist
For artist James Chiew, nothing happens by chance. All his creative expressions stem from his enormous urge for experiment and innovation. In his versatile mixed media works, the originally Singaporean autodidact always pushes the boundaries. This is reflected in his ideas and choice of materials. In an idiosyncratic and original way, James combines (photographic) images and objects with different materials, such as wood, metal, acrylic paint, epoxy and everything else that is possible.
In doing so, he mixes modern graphic techniques with classical methods and analogous materials.
James Chiew: “The digital age offers unprecedented opportunities. I like to experiment, because I'm always looking for new angles. The challenge for me is to try to achieve the impossible. I want to make things more beautiful. That often starts in my immediate environment.Everyday objects at home and in the studio I try to show in a special way. By pimping objects, I make people look at them differently and think about them.” His works of art always have a lot of depth: literally and figuratively you discover several layers in his works.
Photography has only been the basis for James Chiew for a few years and proved to be the start of his new period. The camera and photo material offer him unprecedented perspectives, which immediately resulted in his most recognized work to date: Beatrix 3-D. In 2013, he was invited to the exhibition 'Image of Beatrix' in Paleis Het Loo and Paleis Soestdijk in honor of Beatrix's 75th birthday.
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