Chances of Contact: Contemporary Prints from the Philippines and Singapore: Curated by Patrick Flores, Metropolitan Museum of Manila, 3F South Gallery

23 August - 26 October 2024

Overview

Leading contemporary art space in Singapore, STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery, is proud to be presenting Chances of Contact: Contemporary Prints from the Philippines and Singapore at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, also known as The M, in conjunction with the 55th anniversary of bilateral relations between Singapore and the Philippines.

Featuring works by artists from

Singapore: Amanda Heng, Charles Lim Yi Yong, Chua Ek Kay, Genevieve Chua, Goh Beng Kwan, Han Sai Por, Heman Chong and Yanyun Chen

Philippines: Alfredo & Isabel Aquilizan, Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera, Geraldine Javier, Lyra Garcellano, Manuel Ocampo, Pacita Abad and Ronald Ventura

“Beyond showcasing the creations that emerged from the artists’ collaboration with STPI, Chances of Contact has brought STPI and The M together, bridged by the Singapore Embassy in Manila, for a meaningful celebration of the artistic talents from both Singapore and the Philippines in honour of their 55 years of diplomatic ties.”

– Emi Eu, Executive Director, STPI

Curated by Patrick Flores, Deputy Director of Curatorial & Research at National Gallery Singapore and the Professor of Art History and Criticism at the University of the Philippines, the exhibition focuses on works produced by 16 artists – 8 from Singapore and 8 from the Philippines – during their respective artist residencies at STPI. Guided by his curatorial interpretation, the exhibition offers new ways of seeing the art of print and papermaking from both countries through the selection of works that reflect the intersection of different time periods, mediums and art forms.

“The M is committed to a continued strengthening of significant artistic and cultural channels and linkages between the Philippines and Singapore. STPI has played an important role in deepening not only our respective artists’ understanding of the power of printmaking as a medium, but also the power of cultural exchange.”

– Tina P. Colayco, President of The M