James Seet
Silent Trophy
James Seet
165 x 98 x 66 cm
Ceramic and Scrap Metal
2024
Artist Statement
“Silent Trophy” is a powerful sculpture mourning the extinction of the Sumatran rhino in Malaysia. Made from scrap metal and featuring a gun aimed at the rhino’s head, it symbolizes human greed and disregard for life. The rhino’s ceramic head, glazed in crimson, evokes the bloodshed of its demise, while its rigid face stands as a haunting trophy of destruction. This artwork reflects on the loss of a species and calls for a reckoning, urging us to confront our role in the extinction and act to prevent further harm.
ISSUES: Plastic City II
James Seet
63(H) x 32(W) x 33(D)cm
Ceramic
2024
The artwork confronts the global plastic pollution crisis, highlighting the harmful impacts of microplastics on wildlife, human health, and ecosystems. This ceramic vessel resembles a geode with an exterior of rough textures, while its interior reveals plastic items, symbolizing the overwhelming invasion of plastics in our lives. The contrast between beauty and destruction invites viewers to reflect on their roles in this crisis. By choosing recycling and reusing, we can help restore our planet. This piece urges each of us to take responsibility, embracing sustainable actions to reduce our environmental footprint and move toward a cleaner future.
ISSUES: Plastic City II
James Seet
63(H) x 32(W) x 33(D)cm
Ceramic
2024
The artwork confronts the global plastic pollution crisis, highlighting the harmful impacts of microplastics on wildlife, human health, and ecosystems. This ceramic vessel resembles a geode with an exterior of rough textures, while its interior reveals plastic items, symbolizing the overwhelming invasion of plastics in our lives. The contrast between beauty and destruction invites viewers to reflect on their roles in this crisis. By choosing recycling and reusing, we can help restore our planet. This piece urges each of us to take responsibility, embracing sustainable actions to reduce our environmental footprint and move toward a cleaner future.
ISSUES: Stray Cats
James Seet
38(H) x 26(W) x 26(D)cm
Ceramic
2024
“Caring for a pet is a commitment to their well-being, a truth I encountered firsthand when I took in two stray kittens. Their transformation from vulnerable strays to beloved companions highlighted the urgent issue of stray cat populations and their impact on our environment. Stray cats, as natural hunters, disrupt local ecosystems and contribute to shelter overcrowding. Through my ceramic art, I seek to raise awareness of this complex issue, encouraging conversations around responsible pet ownership and compassionate intervention. Together, we can help create safer communities for stray cats and support a healthier balance within our ecosystems.”
ISSUES: Stray Cats
James Seet
38(H) x 26(W) x 26(D)cm
Ceramic
2024
“Caring for a pet is a commitment to their well-being, a truth I encountered firsthand when I took in two stray kittens. Their transformation from vulnerable strays to beloved companions highlighted the urgent issue of stray cat populations and their impact on our environment. Stray cats, as natural hunters, disrupt local ecosystems and contribute to shelter overcrowding. Through my ceramic art, I seek to raise awareness of this complex issue, encouraging conversations around responsible pet ownership and compassionate intervention. Together, we can help create safer communities for stray cats and support a healthier balance within our ecosystems.”
Conversation No.6
James Seet
49(H) x 26.5(W) x 26(D)cm
Ceramic
2021
Artist Statement
“I remember walking into Musée d’Orsay; I was especially drawn to certain sculptures. As I checked the labels, it was always a Rodin. I guess he “spoke” to me, as his sculptures are full of emotion and character, celebrating the natural beauty of the human form without pretence. Elemental to me was the link between thought and form. This epiphanic moment revealed to me that inner thought could be expressed in line, shape and human form. In this series, I am creating sculptures within this similar vein in ceramics, with the hope of forming a connection with the Master, and, in the process, having a conversation through a timeless sculptural dialog.”
Conversation No.10
James Seet
54(H) x 37(W )x 35(D)cm
Ceramic
2021
Artist Statement
“I remember walking into Musée d’Orsay; I was especially drawn to certain sculptures. As I checked the labels, it was always a Rodin. I guess he “spoke” to me, as his sculptures are full of emotion and character, celebrating the natural beauty of the human form without pretence. Elemental to me was the link between thought and form. This epiphanic moment revealed to me that inner thought could be expressed in line, shape and human form. In this series, I am creating sculptures within this similar vein in ceramics, with the hope of forming a connection with the Master, and, in the process, having a conversation through a timeless sculptural dialog.”
