Curated by Valentina Conchie, EVE is a captivating art experience that celebrates the multifaceted nature of women. Executed by female artists, living and working in Singapore, this thought-provoking series explores the diverse embodiments of women, shedding light on their unique stories, struggles and strengths.

Through the lens of female photographers Valentina Conchie, Natalie Kiri, Valeria Eliseyeva, and an artist Louisa Raj, this project delves deep into the womanhood, capturing the essence of femininity in all its forms. From the quiet strength of a mother nurturing her child to the creative energy of a female artist, the sexuality of a young woman discovering her identity to the evolution of relationships with a special second half. EVE showcases the spectrum of emotions and moments that define the female experience.

Louisa Raj, Valentina Conchie, Natalie Kiri, Valeria Eliseyeva

The project goes beyond the superficial and challenges stereotypes, allowing each subject to tell her own story through her gaze, her body language, and her environment. Engaging every culture and generation, this visual narrative highlights the universal threads that connect women around the world while also honouring the rich diversity that makes each woman a unique masterpiece.

Valentina:" For EVE, I have returned to the intuitive collage technique. I am a long time fan of this medium. In fact, that’s the technique I started with when I decided to seriously pursue art. This time I’ve ventured into the digital realm using multiple pieces of my own photography taken locally in Singapore, including scenery, landmarks, plants, textures, paint tests on paper, cutouts from newspapers and elements of Al-generated images. All of these elements are combined into a collage and are topped off with spray paint patterns. The main characters of this project are the artists I personally know and am inspired by their art and personalities.

My hope is to evoke a sense of relatability, primarily in the person depicted in the artwork because it is created for them and about them. As for the spectators, I hope they will be encouraged to learn more about the featured artists, their biographies and art to better understand the works."

Artist Malini Nathan, artwork “Warmth” at the background

To emphasize the connection to Singapore as the set and inspiration for majority of the artworks, one room is fully dedicated to personal memories about Singapore.

In the project EVAPORATING MEMORIES: growing up in the 90s & 00s, Singaporean artist Louisa Raj, utilizing a realistic technique, depicts everyday products of her childhood, familiar to every Singaporean, using them as milestones and anchors on her life journey.

Louisa Raj with her painting “Qing Cao You”

We all really enjoyed working on this project together, it allowed us to show our own individual point of view while integrating it into a united concept that we all can relate to. It was a special experience of collaboration, connection and sharing to create mutual benefit and meaningful idea. We are looking forward to work on the projects together in the future and we’ve proven to be a great team.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Louisa Raj /Singapore
Valeria Eliseyeva /Ukraine/Germany Natalie Kiri /Russia
Valentina Conchie /Russia

CURATOR: Valentina Conchie

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Art Project EVE

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