Book of Days by Alvin Ng
DATE
17 JAN to 28 FEB 2026
VENUE
Shop–House by DECK
4 Lorong 24 Geylang, 398616
ADMISSION
Free
About
Book of Days is a photographic journey that intertwines celestial lore, mythology, and contemporary imagination. Inspired by Ovid’s Fasti, a poetic chronicle written during the poet’s exile, this project reinterprets ancient narratives through the lens of the present, creating a world where time folds and weaves the past and present into a single entity, transforming ruins, forests, and surreal terrains into liminal constructs. Each hand-manipulated photograph, altered, pierced, and re-photographed, acts as a form of visual alchemy, merging physical reality with imagined memory. Figures and places appear suspended between worlds, inviting viewers into a dreamlike realm shaped by ritual, divinity, and echoes of antiquity. The series reflects on how myth continues to inhabit modern consciousness, offering a meditation on continuity and wonder.
Featuring
Alvin Ng
Artist
Alvin Ng is a Southeast Asian photographic artist and educator based in Singapore. Like a dreamweaver, Alvin straddles realms of reality and fantasy, crafting works whose ethereal presence echoes whispers of ancient myths and the hidden magic in the everyday. His art evokes an entrancing allure that transcends temporal boundaries, inviting viewers to embark on a voyage towards the wonder of the worlds beyond the world.
His work has been exhibited at festivals including the London Photo Festival, Paris Photo, and OpenWalls Arles, and has appeared in international publications such as The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine, and Die Zeit. He has been recognised internationally, including being shortlisted for Earth Photo 2025, longlisted for the Foam Talent Call 2023, and the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Top 10 (2022).
His work has been exhibited at festivals including the London Photo Festival, Paris Photo, and OpenWalls Arles, and has appeared in international publications such as The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine, and Die Zeit. He has been recognised internationally, including being shortlisted for Earth Photo 2025, longlisted for the Foam Talent Call 2023, and the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Top 10 (2022).