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.
