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COME INTO YOUR OWN

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"The core values that have guided me over the past decade are shaped by the following concepts: Dao (道, the Way), Fa (法, the Method), and Shu (术, the Techniques or Skills). While exploring Dao, the underlying principle of the universe, I seek to live in harmony with natural principles, guiding my personal growth and decisions through fundamental values, effective methods, and practical techniques. As an artist, I have explored impressionism and am currently delving into abstract expressionism, while also experimenting with the undefinable. However, I am not defined by any specific style or genre. Instead, I will continue to pursue Fa and Shu that speak to my heart and let Dao flow my art."

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​Come Into Your Own represents an introspective dialogue of artist David Chew at the age of fifty, reflecting on his artistic journey. From striving for accurate representation to moving away from visual realism, and from expressing every emotion on the canvas to focusing solely on joy, he has gradually embraced the journey of seeking light within darkness.

 

Using colour blocks and strokes, he encodes his life experiences and thoughts onto the canvas. In an age of information overload and growing social detachment, his abstract art serves as a means to reconnect with his inner strength. The solo show also embodies the artist’s aspiration for the future: to clear away the inner dust and rediscover the enduring, shining diamond within.

 

Expressing ideas through abstract art and interpreting them through abstract strokes are both forms of dialogue between hearts and minds. Our perspectives are shaped by our unique interests, experiences, and circumstances. This often creates barriers to effective dialogue but also offers a unique opportunity for multivocal expression. We hope this art show serves as a forum where different minds connect and spark unique interactions.

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Artworks

Come Into Your Own by David Chew marks Hoan Gallery 2024 Season third solo art show of the year. And with a twist, this show is set to entice the curiousity of its audiences. 

About 42 abstract artworks of David's shall donned the walls of Hoan Gallery, all of which are acrylic on canvases. These are works from the mid 2000s up until recently. 

David's works entails lifelong experiences along with stories behind closed doors.

 

Come Into Your Own is set to open to the public on September 20, and shall run until October 13. 

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