From 12 April to 7 July, an evolving visual journey takes shape at SPRMRKT at Cluny Court as local artist Joanne Pang weaves an intricate narrative that explores the degrees of unpredictability in our every day conversation. 
Drawing inspiration from what is felt rather than what is heard, Pang masterfully dabbles with the complexities of pauses, disruption and the weight of unspoken words, feelings and gestures.
“Communication is a medium that we often take for granted, and its varying degrees of unpredictability calls for an indepth exploration of our conversation through art,” explains Joanne Pang. “I am delighted to work with SPRMRKT to showcase this intriguing series as we invite guests to experience the beauties in unspoken gestures and signs across human society and our natural environment.”
Building on her practice of exploring unspoken gestures and signs across human society and natural environment, Pang negotiates between the physical aspect of the painting and the immateriality of thoughts and time. Experimenting with the density and textures of various materials including ink, acrylic, and graphite, Pang finds a connection to herself through art.
In Species of Text and Spots, Pang examines the degrees of unpredictability in our conversations. Utilising a range of media, Pang explores the concepts of pauses, disruption, and the weight of unspoken words, feelings and gestures. Each stroke, gash and symbol in her abstract paintings and drawings juxtaposed with the use of noise and symbols, reveals gaps and progressions in our communication. With Pang’s spontaneous and rhythmic approach to art, the series Species of Text and Spots promises viewers an engaging and insightful visual journey.
As with every artist showcase, the team at SPRMRKT bolsters the exhibitions through the brand’s signature culturalculinary concept – matched with artist workshops and inspired dishes – ensuring guests will have their senses captivated, their minds inspired, and their bellies filled.
Inspired by Pang’s showcase, SPRMRKT’s culinary team whips up a special Dip Into My Dip (S$8++), available only during Pang’s showcase. Dip Into My Dip comprises of a tantalising starter of chickpea hummus speckled with pomegranate, and served with brioche soldiers and homemade sourdough. As a nod to the series’ theme of communication, Dip Into My Dip is a conversation starter that is intended to spark a conversation or two among guests.
ARTIST INFO
Joanne Pang (b. 1986) is an artist and design lecturer at Lasalle College of the Arts. She explores the relationships between body, memory and space through site-specific installations, paintings and drawings. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Visual Communication at The School of Arts, Design and Media in Nanyang Technological University and pursued Masters of Fine Art at The Royal Danish Art Academy (Charlottenburg Sculpture Department), in Copenhagen, Denmark. Pang is a recipient of numerous art and design awards such as the recent 2018 UOB Painting of the Year, Established Artist Category, Gold Award, Singapore Young Photography Award (2012) and Singapore Design Awards (2012). Her first solo exhibition was held at a void deck in Singapore (2009). She has participated in group shows in Singapore Art Museum (2012), 10th International Poster Triennial in Toyama, Japan (2012), Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen (2013), Copenhagen Artweek (2015), Kilometre of Sculpture, Rakvere, Estonia (2016) and Shiryaevo 9th Biennale of Contemporary Art in Russia (2016). Recent exhibitions include a solo show at Supernormal Gallery and a group show at Chan+Hori Contemporary and Institute of Contemporary Singapore.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Public Opening: ‘Species of Text and Spots’ — Joanne Pang Date: Saturday, 13 April 2019 Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: SPRMRKT at Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, #02-13 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760 RSVP: contactus@sprmrkt.com.sg Details: Led by artist Joanne Pang, participants will embark on an evolving visual journey in an exploration of the degrees of unpredictability in our conversations and communication. Using a range of medium, Pang plays with the concepts of pauses, disruption and the weight of unspoken words, feelings and gestures. Adopting a spontaneous and rhythmic approach to her craft, Pang juxtaposes abstract paintings and drawings with noise and symbols in the exploration of the gaps and progressions in our communication. Drinks are on Happy Hour! Available also is the artistinspired Dip Into My Dip (S$8++), a delightful starter of chickpea hummus speckled with pomegranate and served with brioche soldiers and homemade sourdough!
Panel Discussion: ‘Gaps and Progressions in Communication’ — Joanne Pang and Jeremy Fernando Date: Saturday, 27 April 2019 Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm Venue: SPRMRKT at Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, #02-13 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760 RSVP: contactus@sprmrkt.com.sg Details: Join multidisciplinary artist Joanne Pang and Jeremy Fernando in a moderated panel discussion on the unpredictability of communication and its significance to our everyday life.
Jeremy Fernando is the Jean Baudrillard Fellow at The European Graduate School and a lecturer and Fellow of Tembusu College at The National University of Singapore. Working in the intersections of literature, philosophy and the media, Jeremy has published more than twenty books including Living with Art and contributed articles to publications such as TimeOut and VICE, among others. In the process of his career, Jeremy has also worked in film, music and visual arts, culminating in his works being exhibited in Seoul, Vienna, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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