About Imagine-Nation
Singapore is considered one of the most efficient countries in the world.
Just as this systematic efficiency has brought us success, it has also left
an indelible imprint on our subconscious, where "truth" is seen and valued
in terms of a rescribed path to success and happiness.
This exhibition, "Imagine-Nation" asks us to look within
instead, to listen to our own thoughts for a change, and plant these
thoughts and consciously choose the path that we really want to take.
Inherently, it attempts to expose our collective delusions about the"pre-programmed" nature of our life, and the prescribed notions on the best
way to live...
Using the Catmasutra cats in social and surreal settings, this collection aims to provoke thoughts about our lives in our urbanized city in a quirky and irreverent way. References from popular and local culture are used and weaved as a counterpoint in each painting. The essence of the Catmasutra cats is based on their eyes-wide-shut, ear-to-ear grin, which translates to a deep-seated childhood innocence cum devil-may-care bravado, with a healthy dosage of self-belief and unpretentiousness... This serves as an anchor for all of Catmasutra paintings...
CATMASUTRA : IMAGINE-NATION
6th - 17th AUGUST 2008
@ FORTH GALLERY
69A pagoda street
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 1130am to 7pm
Monday and public holidays by appt only
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Racial Harmony
(2008)
40 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Obedience School 101
(2008)
18 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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The Great Singapore Rush
(2008)
20 x 16 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Lucky Star
(2008)
20 x 20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Hanging Out to Dry
(Housing for cats)
(2008)
24 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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A Different View
(2008)
24 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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The last Territory Left
on the Face of the Earth
(2008)
18 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Imagination
(2008)
30 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Recycle Plant
(2008)
18 x 18 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Absolutely Shiok!
(2008)
18 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Singapore Malaya
Catmasutra Stamp
(2008)
16 x 20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Speakers' Corner
(2008)
24 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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No Parking on Rooftops
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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The Pilgrimage
(2008)
30 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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In-between Love
(2008)
24 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Map of Unchartered Occurences
(2008)
40 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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See No Evil
(Morning Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Speak No Evil
(Evening Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Hear No Evil
(Afternoon Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Got Milk?
(2007)
16 x 20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Got Light?
(2007)
16 x 20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Mind Shaper
(2007)
24 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Popsicles
(2007)
36 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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