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The Tea Guardian,
2022
Allison M. Low
Painting : acrylic, gouache, pastel
53 x 35 x 0.5 cm 20.9 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch
$2,281
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About the artwork
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Unique work
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
53 x 35 x 0.5 cm 20.9 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Framing
Golden floater frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
56 x 38 x 3 cm 22 x 15 x 1.2 inch
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Singapore
This work, clearly contemporary and deeply intriguing, is a painting that immediately captures the attention with its surreal strangeness and complexity. Presented in an elegant, minimalist frame, the piece depicts a human figure whose head is replaced by a teapot, a bold artistic choice that blurs the lines between the everyday and the absurd. The teapot, pale green, sits on a light purple background, emphasizing its phantasmagorical character. The central figure, dehumanized by the absence of facial features, sports a genderless body, dressed in a simple white top and what appears to be a black skirt or apron. Her hands, wrapped in green bandages, hold a bright red thread that stretches out from the frame, suggesting a connection beyond what the image reveals to us. This thread could symbolize continuity or perhaps some form of dependence or invisible communication. The black circle in the center of the figure's chest can be interpreted in a variety of ways: an absence, a void, a mechanism, or a window into the subject's interior. This mysterious opening reinforces the work's enigmatic aura and provides a disturbing and intriguing focal point for the viewer. The use of soft colors and pastel tones contrasts with the disturbing nature of the scene, creating a delicate balance between visual calm and conceptual tumult. Each element of this composition has been carefully chosen to evoke a profound reflection on identity, the absurd, and the mechanics of modern life. This painting is an irresistible invitation to immerse oneself in a universe of multiple questions and interpretations. It does not simply tell a story, but encourages one to look beyond the obvious to discover the symbolism hidden behind each line and color choice.
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Presentation
Allison M. Low is an artist based in Singapore, working primarily in the field of drawing and painting.
Most of her work explores in-between states such as indecision and contemplation.
Over the course of her practice, she has also worked on multi-media installations, murals, digital-projections, animations and sculptures.
She has taken part in almost 50 group shows internationally and has shown work in 2 Solo Exhibitions in Singapore and 1 solo Exhibition in Sydney, NSW.
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Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from UNSW COFA, Majoring in Drawing and painting
Diploma in Visual Communications from Temasek Polytechnic, SG
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