Becoming the tea, 2023
Allison M. Low

Painting : acrylic, gouache, pastel

29 x 40 x 0.5 cm 11.4 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch

$1,618
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Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Dimensions cm inch

29 x 40 x 0.5 cm 11.4 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Golden floater frame

Artwork dimensions including frame

32.5 x 43.5 x 3 cm 12.8 x 17.1 x 1.2 inch


Tags

Portrait

Still Life

Fantastic

Faces

Dishware

Black

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Singapore

This work, centered on an anthropomorphic teapot, subtly combines the human and the inanimate object, creating an intriguing and harmonious fusion. The teapot, meticulously drawn with precise black lines on a pristine white background, is enhanced by elements that give it an almost lifelike appearance. The two side handles of the object transform into human arms, each delicately holding an accessory: glasses on the left and a telephone receiver on the right, which adds a touch of surrealism. The body of the teapot sports repetitive geometric patterns, creating a complex and hypnotic texture that draws the eye. The two eyes drawn on the front of the teapot give it an almost mystical and enigmatic expression, and seem to observe the viewer. The sinuous cables that wander around the object. The golden frame and the elegantly white border highlight the work with a refined sobriety, without distracting from the main object. The artist's signature, discreetly placed at the bottom right, testifies to the authenticity and singularity of this piece. This creation invites reflection on the relationship between man and machine, and its ability to infuse everyday objects with an almost living essence. By uniting the functional and the fantastic, this work defies the traditional boundaries of art and asserts itself as a must-have piece for lovers of novelty and symbolism.

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Allison M. Low, Becoming the tea
Singapore

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.

She has produced work for institutions such as the Asian Civilisations Museum Sg, ArtScience Museum SG, NAC, Design Orchard, OH! Open House, Vogue Singapore among others.

Education :

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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