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Hiding in Singapore: The Journey Between

Event Details

Artist: Liu Bolin
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel, East Garden Gallery
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Dates: 22 January to 9 February 2025

 

Hiding in Singapore: The Journey Between

In "Hiding in Singapore: The Journey Between", renowned Chinese contemporary artist Liu Bolin uses his signature camouflage body art technique to explore Singapore's rich cultural and historical narrative. The exhibition features 60 participants who become part of the artwork, blending into iconic sites such as the former City Hall steps and the Clifford Pier, which symbolise key moments in Singapore’s evolution from a maritime port to a multicultural metropolis.

Through this powerful visual metaphor, Bolin highlights how individual stories have contributed to the nation’s vibrant identity. The artist invites us to reflect on Singapore’s transformation from a hub for early migrants to a thriving, dynamic society, underscoring the interplay between different cultures, ethnicities, and traditions.

Complementing these new photographic works is We Are Together, a series of sculptures inspired by the intersection of humanity and technology. The works echo Liu Bolin’s admiration for Singapore’s unity in diversity. As he reflects, “Singapore’s remarkable story of unity in diversity deeply moves me. Through this artwork, we’re creating a living testament to the nation’s harmonious multiculturalism- a visual celebration of different ethnicities, religious faiths, and cultures coming together as one.”

Join us in celebrating this unique artistic journey made together with our community and the artist.

About Liu Bolin

Based in Beijing, Liu Bolin Studios is home to one of contemporary art’s most compelling voices. Globally renowned as the “invisible man”, Liu Bolin masterfully vanishes into meticulously chosen settings through intricate hand-painted camouflage — challenging our perception of presence and visibility in the modern world. Though grounded in photography, the studio’s practice spans multiple disciplines, drawing from Liu’s sculptural background to create works that encompass painting, photography and performance art. His distinctive artistic vision has garnered international acclaim, with features in The New York Times and BBC News, alongside exhibitions in over 25 cities worldwide.

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Liu Bolin

Artist

Based in Beijing, Liu Bolin Studios is home to one of contemporary art's most compelling voices. Globally renowned as the "invisible man", Liu Bolin masterfully vanishes into meticulously chosen settings through intricate hand-painted camouflage — challenging our perception of presence and visibility in the modern world. Though grounded in photography, the studio's practice spans multiple disciplines, drawing from Liu's sculptural background to create works that encompass painting, photography and performance art. His distinctive artistic vision has garnered international acclaim, with features in The New York Times and BBC News, alongside exhibitions in over 25 cities worldwide.