CMN ART

The Wrong Room (Come, join the collective…) At some point in their lives, most people will have experienced a moment of weakness where they denounced a person or a thing against their better judgement or they remained silent when they knew or felt they should have stood up for what they believe is true or just. It is a moment of serious tension where the true self is revealed, a moment where we honor our principles, bargain, or betray our sense of truth or justice. Of course,

Red artificial silk, pink silk ribbon, pink fabric with flower pattern, bamboo poles, metal wire, electric cable, light bulb, and old wedding photos printed on hard plastic boards H240cm x W210cm x D210cm The Sweet, Sweet Memory Chamber was a site-specific installation developed with the help of the kind people of Liujie Village (part of Bamboo Village) who provided the wonderful wedding photos for the interior space. The installation was part of the Yilan ”Art in Village”

Acrylics on canvas H120cm x W330cm This triptych is inspired by the Greek, pre-Socratic philosopher, Heraclitus, whose philosophy can be captured in the words "pantha rei", literally meaning “everything flows”, that everything is in a constant state of flux, and that only change itself is real. Heraclitus famously pointed out, that we cannot step into the same river twice, meaning that growth and deterioration are the constants that define the extremes of our existence, from

Wood, dental plaster, fiber weave, copper plate, cotton string, steel springs, metal web, ink, and latex H105cm x W115cm x D25cm Søren Kierkegaard was a 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian. His ideas have had a lasting impact on modern philosophy and literature, but his bright star has faded to an almost imperceptible flicker in both academia and in popular culture. This is unfortunate, for not only did Kierkegaard predict many of the social, political, and philoso

Oil on canvas H92cm W122cm Profound religion and sincere spiritual pursuits do not fare well in a world dominated by global consumerism. Postmodern materialism is focused on efficiency, convenience, and instant gratification whereas religious or spiritual reflection favours patience, fortitude, and restraint. In our fast-paced life, once deepfelt, noble practices often become shallow rituals, with little or no meaning. Thus, spiritual life withers and with time the supernatur

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