G13 Project Room: Sculpturing is Meditative by Chin Wan Kee
12 - 26 January 2019
G13 Project Room proudly presents ‘Sculpturing is Meditative’ , by Malaysian sculpture artist named Chin Wan Kee. This exhibition will be the thirteenth installment of G13 Project Room.
Sculpturing is his belief and also a meditation for him to create a conceivable direction towards the understanding of the fundamental nature and intrinsic values of humanity. His works are primarily of bronze and focus on human figurine as a basis for formal experimentation in the modernist mode. The sculpted human figures by him is a repository of emotion, a template for the investigation of life philosophies. The gestures of the sculptures provide the most visceral and aesthetic expression.
‘G13 Project Room: Sculpturing is Meditative by Chin Wan Kee’ runs from 12nd until 26th January 2019 at G13 Gallery. Gallery opens daily from 11am to 5pm, closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 24 Mother Nature
Chin Wan Kee
99(H) x 63(W) x 11(D)cm
Bronze
2010
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 24 Mother Nature
Chin Wan Kee
99(H) x 63(W) x 11(D)cm
Bronze
2010
Artist Statement
Learn from Mother Nature the way to go beyond self-limit. Observe, learn and experience how to coexist with Mother Nature. This is the coalescence between Heaven, Earth and Man as well as the best path to Heaven.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 38 - The Familiar Competitor
Chin Wan Kee
99(H) x 63(W) x 11cm(D)
Bronze
2010
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 38 - The Familiar Competitor
Chin Wan Kee
99(H) x 63(W) x 11cm(D)
Bronze
2010
Artist Statement
We are afraid to face ourselves and avoid the encountering for fear of catching sight of our true colours. It is actually an adventure that motivates you to explore and discover the truth of life when the time comes for you to confront yourself.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 43 - The Follower
Chin Wan Kee
27(H) x 57(W) x 17cm(D)
Bronze
2011
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 43 - The Follower
Chin Wan Kee
27(H) x 57(W) x 17cm(D)
Bronze
2011
Artist Statement
There are many aimless followers among the mass of population. They are exploited by the powerful to the point of losing themselves
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 61 - The Arrival of Joy
Chin Wan Kee
54(H) x 34(W) x 20cm(D)
Bronze
2014
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 61 - The Arrival of Joy
Chin Wan Kee
54(H) x 34(W) x 20cm(D)
Bronze
2014
Artist Statement
At last the Joy that I have long sought for has come! This moment is beyond my mind.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 62 - The Existance of Reality
Chin Wan Kee
51(H) x 18(W) x 12cm(D)
Bronze
2014
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 62 - The Existance of Reality
Chin Wan Kee
51(H) x 18(W) x 12cm(D)
Bronze
2014
Artist Statement
Looking back to the past and picturing the unknown future are fruitless acts. What matters most is living in the now, for it is the existence of reality.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 63 - Shell 1
Chin Wan Kee
64(H) x 24 (W) x 16cm(D)
Bronze
2015
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 63 - Shell 1
Chin Wan Kee
64(H) x 24 (W) x 16cm(D)
Bronze
2015
Artist Statement
Our physical body is just a representation of our appearance. The soul within shouldn’t be bound and restricted by our physical representation.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No.66 - Reality
Chin Wan Kee
50.5 (H) x34 (W) x 15cm (D)
Bronze
2015
Beyond Mind and Words Series No.66 - Reality
Chin Wan Kee
50.5 (H) x34 (W) x 15cm (D)
Bronze
2015
Artist Statement
Materialistic world couldn’t get me lost. This life’s journey made me realized the importance of having and reaching towards the ultimate spirituality.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 68 - Wisdom
Chin Wan Kee
58 (H) x 36 (W) x 13cm (D)
Bronze
2015
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 68 - Wisdom
Chin Wan Kee
58 (H) x 36 (W) x 13cm (D)
Bronze
2015
Artist Statement
Wisdom is not dependent on the depth of your knowledge.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 77 - Documentation of Life Passage
Chin Wan Kee
46(H) x 25.5(W) x 12cm(D)
Bronze
2016
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 77 - Documentation of Life Passage
Chin Wan Kee
46(H) x 25.5(W) x 12cm(D)
Bronze
2016
Artist Statement
My artistic journey reflects the path and flow of my life. Find meaning and value in life by persistently training and bettering myself to balance out the imperfection of life.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No.80 Dreamer
Chin Wan Kee
69(H) x 24(W) x 23(D)cm
Bronze
2016
Artist Statement
One must be armed with a resolute and unswerving spirit that advances himself to chase his dreams.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 84 In Search of Truth
Chin Wan Kee
75(H) x 32.5(W) x 25(D)cm
Bronze
2016
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 84 In Search of Truth
Chin Wan Kee
75(H) x 32.5(W) x 25(D)cm
Bronze
2016
Artist Statement
Most people are looking outward in search for the truth which does not belong to them. In Fact the truth has always been in us since we were born.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No.88 - Dreams and Crisis
Chin Wan Kee
46(H) x 50 (W) x 12cm (D)
Bronze
2017
Beyond Mind and Words Series No.88 - Dreams and Crisis
Chin Wan Kee
46(H) x 50 (W) x 12cm (D)
Bronze
2017
Artist Statement
While hankering after and actualizing dream, forget not about the crisis.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 75 - Intervallic Moment 1
Chin Wan Kee
42(H) x 26 (W) x 20cm(D)
Bronze
2016
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 75 - Intervallic Moment 1
Chin Wan Kee
42(H) x 26 (W) x 20cm(D)
Bronze
2016
Artist Statement
These are the moments where I spend on sculpting, indulging myself in a dimension beyond myself, the mind and words. Returning to reality, there is much desires and temptations which one has to be rid of, to make space for joy.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 76 - Intervallic Moment 2
Chin Wan Kee
28 (H) x 24 (W) x 19.5cm (D)
Bronze
2016
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 76 - Intervallic Moment 2
Chin Wan Kee
28 (H) x 24 (W) x 19.5cm (D)
Bronze
2016
Artist Statement
Accept that there is no right or wrong in many things in life. Find balance in the grey area, and you will achieve the peaceful state of “letting go”.
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 89 Unnecessary Distractions
Chin Wan Kee
35(H) x 20(W) x 10(D)cm
Bronze
2018
( Wall Sculpture )
Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 89 Unnecessary Distractions
Chin Wan Kee
35(H) x 20(W) x 10(D)cm
Bronze
2018
( Wall Sculpture )
Artist Statement
Let us not allow too many external factors and distractions to interfere with the search of our true self and joy.
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