𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨
A solo exhibition by 𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘯
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At the heart of Howard Tan’s upcoming solo exhibition, 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 lies the concept of found objects—elements collected over the years that reflect Howard’s childhood memories, particularly from the fishing villages of his upbringing. These materials, whether wood, metal, or concrete, come together in assemblage works that showcase his lifelong connection to disorganized settings filled with rich textures. This tactile approach almost mirrors the ambiance of dilapidated spaces in Penang, capturing the essence of a locale steeped in history and sentiment. By repurposing these found objects, he crafts an intersection between the past and present, while also revealing the beauty inherent in what is often forgotten and overlooked.

Building upon his earlier assemblage works, Howard’s current exhibition is a natural progression of his artistic practice. His previous pieces laid the groundwork for a more playful exploration of mixed media, a technique he’s intimately familiar with, thanks to his formative experiences. Howard’s creative process resembles that of a chef in the kitchen—scouring his surroundings for “ingredients” and trusting his intuition to guide the assembly of each piece. Just as a recipe evolves through experimentation, Howard’s creations emerge from a thoughtful interplay of materialities, resulting in a blend of textures and forms, ultimately culminating in works that evoke both nostalgia and a sense of place.

Join us in celebrating Howard Tan with his upcoming solo exhibition 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨, where every object holds a story waiting to be uncovered.
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𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨
𝘈𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 Howard Tan
November 8-25, 2024
𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Nov 8, Friday at 8pm
𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦.

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