Art Exhibition
Featuring works of art from Gladiolus Place's Girls and Staff, "Glowing Pigments" is a fundraising art exhibition celebrating stories of resilience, healing, and hope.
The Arts House Gallery II, Level 2
31 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024
Glowing Pigments
Come support the young artists of Gladiolus Place as they make their debut in the professional visual arts scene. Under the guidance of artists Barry Yeow and Evangeline Ang, these budding talents transcend art as therapy to unleash their creativity and imagination, creating stunning, collection-worthy masterpieces that inspire beauty, hope and triumph.
Venue:
The Arts House Gallery II, Level 2
1 Old Parliament Lane
Dates & Opening Hours:
31 Oct 2024: 5pm - 8pm
1 Nov 2024: 10am - 9pm
2 Nov 2024: 10am - 9pm
3 Nov 2024: 10am - 5pm
Featured Artworks
Artworks will be available for purchase at the exhibition from 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2024, with all proceeds going towards supporting professional arts education for our Girls.
Artworks for art exhibition List
Serenity in Bloom
92 x 92 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Beneath the soft light of the evening sky, rows of blooming lavender stretch towards the horizon, embodying serenity and healing from Mother Nature. Up close, the coloured dots appear random but blend to evoke a calming, dreamlike essence of the scene. This artwork reminds us to step back from life’s stressors and seek peace amid chaos.
By: Joy Han
Spring's Embrace
92 x 92cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The soft light filtering through the trees instills hope, reassuring us that spring will always arrive after every winter or storm. The trees at the center symbolise growth, with their branches reaching skyward, reflecting the artist’s commitment to her calling and self-improvement. The vibrant greenery at their base represents her gratitude for the support of her family and community.
By: Evangeline Koh
Rainy Day in the Forest
92 x 92 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
While many view rainy days as gloomy, I see rain as essential for cleansing and renewing life. Through every brushstroke, the blurred forest depicted in cool blues and greens evokes various emotions—some viewers feel calm and peaceful, while others experience curiosity.
By: Yurina Liew
Lilies
92 x 92cm
Acrylic on Canvas
In the contrast of vertical and horizontal greens, a pool of soft lilies symbolises strength in fragility. Defying demureness, these flowers burst with energy in the rain. Their calm presence on the water reflects an otherworldly beauty amid today’s turbulence.
By: Yurina Liew
Dusk's Promise
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The descending sun rests on the horizon, symbolising the passage of time and the end of a day or journey. As the sky transitions from day to night, it hints at the possibilities of dawn—a reminder that every ending leads to a new beginning. The countless brushstrokes in this piece represent the transformations we undergo, encouraging us to celebrate change rather than fear it.
By: Evangeline Koh
Tides of Humility
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Walking along the beach and listening to the waves, evokes wonder about where the sea ends. This simple act amplifies the vastness of nature, instilling a profound humility. This piece invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect, reminding us of our small yet significant place within the vast tapestry of life.
By: Amanda Young
In the Midst of Cool
92 x 92cm
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
Warmth and joy can emerge even in the coldest and harshest places on earth, when family and community band together. The artist draws inspiration from her experience of being a "mother" to displaced children, where the surrogate home of Gladiolus Place fosters connection and support, bringing light to their darkest moments.
By: Michelle Tan
A New Beginning
92 x 92cm
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
Every sunrise is a New Beginning – a new day full of hope, dreams, and possibilities. This piece invites the viewer to embrace each new day with courage and faith, recognising that while we cannot change the past, we can look forward to a better future.
By: Wendy Tan
Tides of Tranquility
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
A sense of stillness and quiet reflection. Drawing from personal experiences, the artist invites the viewer into a world of calm amid the busyness of life, to recharge and rediscover the beauty of life.
By: Wendy Tan
In Another
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The three characters in my artwork represent my favorite animals. The monkey symbolises my mom, who affectionately calls me "monkey." The duck represents me, reflecting my love for them, while the starfish stands for my siblings' favorite animal. Amid life's chaos, I often wish I could escape through a portal to a new life, but these animals keep me grounded and remind me of my family's love.
By: J. G.
Cahaya Pt2
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
This artwork draws inspiration from my final year fashion project. As I’ve always wanted to work in fashion, I used the same character from my designs. It captures the idea that no matter the chaos around us, there's always a unique element that stands out—ourselves.
By: J. G.
Tropical Rainforest
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Explore a world where nature thrives, where verdant foliage and vibrant flora create a symphony of colour and life. This art piece draws inspiration from this environment, blending traditional canvas with layering techniques to create stunning visual narratives.
By: Yurina Liew
Riding into Dawn’s Embrace
92 x 92cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The playful heart drawn on the glass evokes childhood memories of morning rides to school in Mum’s backseat. The blurry background depicts the unknown adventures ahead for all. Yet love prevails, rain or shine, providing the courage and light we need for our next steps in life!
By: Joelle Wong
Imperfect Purity
60 x 60cm
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
White often symbolises purity and simplicity, but its beauty lies in imperfection. An imperfect circle or line creates unique visual appeal, with varying heights casting shadows that reveal different facets of beauty. In this way, this art piece absorbs all wavelengths of light, showcasing the complexity within simplicity.
By: Abigail Wong
Whispers of Light
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
A soft glow radiates from the canvas' heart, dissolving into surrounding hues like dawn breaking into twilight or ripples in calm water. The central glow symbolises a beacon of hope amid the colors, encapsulating the quiet yet persistent spread of hope and the potential for beauty to emerge from the depths.
By: Joy Han
The Waltz Beneath Tranquility
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The radiating light beneath the water conveys hope, enhancing the calm mood of the painting. The green and blue hues of the lily pads and water evoke tranquillity, reminiscent of a serene pond, while the goldfish add a playful spark to the scene.
By: Joelle Wong
Hope
60 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
The artist envisioned a dark forest illuminated by beams of light, symbolising that hope endures even in life’s darkest moments. She believes there is always hope to hold onto, regardless of challenges. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to find that same hope in difficult times.
By: M. W.
Trainer: Barry Yeow
Barry Yeow is a self-taught artist whose interest in drawing started at a very young age. After stumbling into some art trainers, his inclination grew towards understanding the arts and became a full-time artist in 2011, and a gallery owner and art teacher in 2015.
Inspired by impressionists such as Monet, Barry's works are often expressed with heavily textured mediums with vibrant and lively hues. His work can be seen as spiritually inspired, as Barry believes hope is essential in everyone's lives. Creating artwork has given him joy and contentment. He wants art to impact and inspire others to do likewise.
Trainer: Evangeline Ang
As someone always in awe of nature, light, colours and textures, Evangeline unleashes her desire to translate her fascination to creations on canvas.
Small details and big pictures go hand in hand. This is captured in her work as she explores different mediums to create layers and textures frolicking in a sea of colours. Her artworks when viewed from afar, capture the viewers' interest as her subjects are usually bold and vibrant, some of which are done with an optical illusion. When one looks up close and observes, a different experience emerges as the multitude of different colours hidden amongst the layers of textures bring on a different interest.