'Singapore Contemporary Artists Series: Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real is a richly illustrated publication that charts the wide oeuvre of one of Singapore's most internationally recognised artists. Motivated by a strong conviction of justice and idealism, Lee Wen has constantly teased out complex questions about the self in relation to authority and society. Best known for his Yellow Man series of works, Lee is also one of the pioneers of performance art in Singapore, and this publication features many of his iconic performances as well as rarely seen installation works.
Echoing the experimental and playful spirit of Lee Wen's practice, five writers have also collaborated to produce a series of interconnecting, dialogic texts — a textual conversations that places the 'body' or the multidisciplinary artist on the examination table for scrutiny. Exhibition curator, Khairuddin Hori, contributes an essay that contextualises Lee's art practice and development in Singapore.' (Back cover)
This catalogue is published in conjunction with the solo exhibition of Lee Wen at the Singapore Art Museum from April to June 2012. Images of exhibited works are accompanied by explanatory notes. Newly commissioned works and documentation of live segments of the exhibition are also included. Artist's curriculum vitae is provided.
Echoing the experimental and playful spirit of Lee Wen's practice, five writers have also collaborated to produce a series of interconnecting, dialogic texts — a textual conversations that places the 'body' or the multidisciplinary artist on the examination table for scrutiny. Exhibition curator, Khairuddin Hori, contributes an essay that contextualises Lee's art practice and development in Singapore.' (Back cover)
This catalogue is published in conjunction with the solo exhibition of Lee Wen at the Singapore Art Museum from April to June 2012. Images of exhibited works are accompanied by explanatory notes. Newly commissioned works and documentation of live segments of the exhibition are also included. Artist's curriculum vitae is provided.
Access level
Onsite
publisher
editor
Location code
MON.LEW2
Language
English
Keyword
Publication/Creation date
2012
No of pages
201
ISBN / ISSN
9789810718817
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph,
catalogue
Chapter headings
'If you can't think because you can't chew, try a banana.' - Khairuddin HORI
Lee Wen: Variations on the Exquisite Body - LEE Weng Choy, 李永財, Adele TAN, Lucy DAVIS, YAP Teckcheng June, 葉德晶, Ray LANGENBACH
Life as Dream as Art as Life - LEE Wen, 李文
Coffee with Lee Wen: An Artist Interview - Khairuddin HORI
Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real
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