Gan Tee Sheng
Emotional Residue
Gan Tee Sheng
183 x 122 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
Gan Tee Sheng’s intertwined nude bodies delve into complex emotions, often presenting surreal and unsettling scenes that tap into the subconscious. Through themes of Emotional Residue and Residual Sentiment, his art captures the rawness of human connection, intimacy, and identity, encouraging viewers to engage with deeper emotional layers beneath the surface. The interplay of body parts in his work invites open-ended interpretation, where the “weird odds” of his imagery provoke thought and unsettle the viewer.
Residual Sentiment
Gan Tee Sheng
183 x 122 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
Gan Tee Sheng’s intertwined nude bodies delve into complex emotions, often presenting surreal and unsettling scenes that tap into the subconscious. Through themes of Emotional Residue and Residual Sentiment, his art captures the rawness of human connection, intimacy, and identity, encouraging viewers to engage with deeper emotional layers beneath the surface. The interplay of body parts in his work invites open-ended interpretation, where the “weird odds” of his imagery provoke thought and unsettle the viewer.
Model-W11
Gan Tee Sheng
120 x 90cm
Oil on Canvas
2023
Artist Statement
In Gan Tee Sheng’s earlier 2019 series, he explored dark, surreal worlds, leaving viewers to decipher enigmatic scenes. This fascination with mystery subtly carries over into his current “nude” painting. Whether intentional or subconscious, this link adds intrigue to his evolving artistic vision. Notably, the recurring motif of two hands tightly clutching the body in these paintings creates a specific tension for viewers familiar with his background, hinting at deeper narratives and unspoken emotions.
Sync
Gan Tee Sheng
65 x 45 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
Sync (合) reflects the harmonious union of these elements, where each aspect of the body and its presentation is in perfect alignment. This synchronization suggests a flow, a rhythm that mirrors the natural state of the human form when it is stripped down to its most vulnerable and authentic state
Cling
Gan Tee Sheng
65 x 45 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
Cling (粘) suggests a deep, almost magnetic connection between the elements of the body—skin to skin, or perhaps even the soul to the body. This evokes a sense of closeness, where the boundaries between forms are blurred, highlighting the inherent bond within human intimacy.
Entangled
Gan Tee Sheng
65 x 45 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
Artist Statement
Entangle (纏) introduces a dynamic tension to the work, where bodies or body parts seem to intertwine, not in a chaotic way, but in a manner that speaks to the complexity of human connection. This entanglement symbolizes the emotional and physical ties that bind individuals together, exploring the depth of relationships through the lens of physical form.
