Singapore 2024
Zhao's installation unravels the complex interplay between human urban design and the reemerging ecosystems.
Title: Seeing Forest
Special event: Apr 17, 12pm
Organised by: Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
Commissioner: National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC)
Curator: Haeju Kim
Artist: Robert Zhao Renhui
In “Seeing Forest,” Singaporean artist Robert Zhao offers an evocative exploration into the hidden narratives of secondary forests, born from deforested land due to human activities. Drawing from years of observation, Zhao’s installation unravels the complex interplay between human urban design and the reemerging ecosystems. Exploring traces of human presence in debris and wildlife, the exhibit showcases the intertwined histories of settlement, colonization, migration, and coexistence within these overlooked spaces. Through video works and sculptures, it invites viewers to ponder the impact of urban planning on nature, revealing the intricate connections at the frontier of city and forest.
VENUE:
Arsenale
OPENING TIMES:
Apr 20 – Sept 25 Tue – Sun, 11am – 7pm
Sept 27 – Nov 24 Tue – Sun, 10am – 6pm
