The twelve emerging Asian artists exhibited here invite guests to view their wardrobes. The observer might find themselves feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or report an unpleasant experience, since some pieces are distorted, overly exaggerated or reveal (private) body parts in an unusual way, by juxtaposing daily garments (clothes) or objects (accessories) commonly found in a wardrobe. But then we need to ask: What makes us feel uncomfortable when we encounter the work shown here? Why do we feel strange? Is it because the works deviate from our expectations of how ordinary people dress? Who are these ordinary people and what do they wear in their daily lives? Who is considered not so ordinary, and what do they wear? Are they troublemakers or strangers? If so, why?
These artists who are contributing to Deciphering clothes: The Troublemaker’s Wardrobe have chosen to focus on groups of people considered trouble makers by society, due to their willingness to declare themselves as queer artists, questioning gender categories and their place on the spectrum from feminine to masculine.
Participating artists:
Denver Garza (b. 1987, Phillippines)
Norah Lea & Vimal Kumar (b. 1993, Singapore)
Lananh Lê (b.1993, Vietnam)
Martin de Mesa (b.1987, Philippines)
Atreyu Moniaga (b. 1988, Indonesia)
Leeroy New (b. 1986, Philippines)
Nguyen Quoc Dung (b. 1983, Vietnam)
Vienasty Rezqina (b. 1994, Indonesia)
Riki Sumardianto (b. 1997, Indonesia)
Tan Siao Xuan (b. 1997, Malaysia)
Yoon Jeongmee (b. 1969, South Korea)
Opening reception:
Aliens of Manila Performance: 15 November 2018, 7: 30pm
Mask-Making Workshop: 8 pm
Venue: Hatch Art Project, Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View #01-02, Singapore 018960
Hours: Monday – Friday, 1030 am to 7pm
Saturday -12 pm to 4 pm
Closed on Sunday & Public Holidays
When: 15 Nov 2018 - 12 Jan 2019,
