When most people think about different kinds of art, they usually consider unique mediums like paintings versus sculptures. However, especially with the proliferation of technology in both society and the creative world, more and more artists are embracing digital work — as are collectors.
One Singaporean artist spent several months on a beautiful island and made from his experience a distilled video that lasted about half an hour. The film was a meditation on the island, and included calming shots of ocean waves lapping at the shore. The artist brought the film with him as a part of an exhibit in South Korea and was stunned when the piece sold for around $2,000 to a collector eager for a small piece of that soothing experience. The artist said that he doubted such a piece would ever sell in Singapore’s art market, which still embraces more traditional forms of art, like paintings, drawings, and 3-D artworks.
However, South Korea is shaping up to be a very modern scene for art collectors, including those willing to invest in masterpieces made from new or nontraditional medium. That has many Singaporean artists flocking to show their work in South Korea, especially if that work is digital, film, or other technology-based pieces.
The same Singaporean artist who sold the film artwork on island living returned recently to South Korea with a group of like-minded artists from Singapore. All of them were media artists, meaning they use new technology to construct their artworks. The initial artist’s new work is a special installation that uses small, metal balls in movement to replicate the sounds of waves hitting the beach. The other artists also have something special to offer — art from a uniquely Singaporean perspective. Since Singapore is home to a confluence of so many different cultures, artists from there have valuable insights on everything from art to life and culture. By bringing those unique viewpoints to a place like South Korea, Singaporean artists can share their experiences and broaden the experiences of other artists and art fans alike by exhibiting their work. One Singaporean artist even plans on sharing a piece from their own perspective on the highly controversial and politically charged demilitarized zone between the borders of North Korea and South Korea. It’s these kinds of shared ideas that help boost the understanding of everyone.
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To read more about the different types of art on display in South Korea from Singaporean artists, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-sold-on-media-art-from-singapore.