About Me
Yue (they/them) frequently explores the concept of the subconscious through their artistic practice, influencing how they analyse and depict thoughts, feelings and desires in their art. This has allowed Yue to develop an eye for the unusual and produce ideas from a unique angle. Besides that, they frequently explore the idea of centring works around their thoughts, feelings and opinions to incorporate a personal connection to the works they create.
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While Yue specialises in painting, they are never opposed to working with other mediums and techniques, always ready to be experimental with their art and try new things. Yue’s works give off a sense of expressiveness and freedom, and continue to develop as they hone their abilities.
Portfolio
"Loss", 2019
Acrylic paint, gouache and colour pencils
42cm x 59cm
“Loss” is a mixed-media work that offers an intimate look into the thoughts and feelings I experienced while grieving a loved one at a young age.
The artwork not only aims to express the sorrow felt during the loss, but also the constant denial and avoidance. “Loss” further conveys the effects of mourning through the functionality of family while in grief, depicted by the constantly-changing faces of my mother who hid herself behind a mask of emotions.
“Loss” looks into my personal procession of grief, including my struggle with family, emotions and responsibilities in this time.
“Truth Hurts”, 2019
Acrylic paint and markers, pen and air-dry clay on canvas board
22cm x 30cm
“Don’t Look at Me”, 2020
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Block printing and coloured paper on mounting board
35cm x 32cm
“Don’t Look at Me” is a sculptural installation encompassing the many thoughts and feelings I possess as a (perceived) woman in a male-dominated society.
The artwork takes heavy inspiration from the the legend of Medusa and the misunderstood nature of her story, which depicts her as cruel and heartless. Instead, “Don’t Look at Me” draws largely from the unspoken parts of Medusa’s story, which portrays many instances of rape, sexism and misogyny, which is still ever-present in today’s society.
“Don’t Look at Me” is a work that aims to relate and connect, bringing together others who share such sentiments under a widely-known feministic icon.
“Self Portrait”, 2020
Chinese ink on watercolour paper
29cm x 42cm
“Alone in a Crowd”, 2020
Pencil on paper
59cm x 84cm
“Alone in a crowd” is a work that takes inspiration from our existing landscape, focusing on how the idea of a “public space” has changed through time.
The artwork embodies the ironic and contrasting ideations of public spaces in modern times, where COVID-19 has affected our way of living and interaction. “Alone in a Crowd” conveys how the prominent effects of the pandemic, such as barriers and bondaries, has created a situation where we are unable to freely connect, effectively isolating us even in communal spaces.
“Weight of the World”, 2021
Acrylic paint and collage on canvas paper
21cm x 29cm
“Limitless Space”, 2021
Acrylic paint, collage, charcoal and soft pastels on canvas
84cm x 29cm
“Limitless Space” offers a look into what I believe to be Singapore today.
The artwork draws heavily from the effects of urbanism in Singapore, and how the rapid developments change a space through time. “Limitless Space” conveys how these constant changes and developments made eventually blur together, mixing together into one abstract space.
“The Interiors of my Soul (pt. 1)”, 2022
Acrylic paint and modeling paste on paper
32cm x 29cm
“The Interiors of my Soul” is a continuing series of works that depicts my own visual adaptation of my soul in a physical form, illustrated through the concept of space where the characteristics, mannerisms and attributes that form my personality come together in one abstract space.
“The Interiors of my Soul (pt. 1)” aims to portray the chaotic nature of the mind through the expressive use of strokes and patterns, while also conveying the seclusion of the soul, a place unreachable to others.
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“The Interiors of my Soul (pt. 2)”, 2022
Acrylic paint on paper
29cm x 21cm
“The Interiors of my Soul” is a continuing series of works that depicts my own visual adaptation of my soul in a physical form, illustrated through the concept of space where the characteristics, mannerisms and attributes that form my personality come together in one abstract space.
“The Interiors of my Soul (pt. 2)” draws inspiration from the comforts and interiors of my home, a space that has shaped my personality through time, while once again portraying the feeling of isolation within the mind.
“Self Portrait 1”, 2023
Acrylic paint on watercolour paper
29cm x 42cm
“Self Portrait 2”, 2023
Acrylic paint on watercolour paper
29cm x 42cm
“why do i dream?”, 2023
Acrylic paint on watercolour paper, sculpted and placed on mirrors
30cm x 30cm x 30cm
“why do i dream?” is a sculptural installation that depicts my own visual adaptation of dreams in a physical form.
The surrealistic sculpture made of individual paintings, along with the installation of mirrors, come together to replicate the unpredictable and undescribable nature of the subconscious. “why do i dream?” embodies the concept of distortion in dreams through the use of reflections at close proximity, forming an abstract and whimsical visual. The installation of mirrors can be further interpretated as the subconscious itself, a space that holds all dreams and emotions.
