Snakes and Lanterns by Lindsey Jean McLean

Mingli Seet, Timeout Singapore, 2023年10月5日
Photograph: Cuturi Gallery | Citrus Boa (2023) by Lindsey Jean Mclean
 
In Snakes and Lanterns, artist Lindsey Jean Mclean skillfully interprets the essence of Singapore’s Kampong Gelam area by employing her lively brushwork and a vibrant palette on her canvases. At first glance, the paintings may appear somewhat abstract, but upon closer examination, a female figure emerges from beneath veils and smoky strokes – a recurring motif in her collection. This captivating yet unsettling interplay of attraction and veiling within Mclean's art presents a fascinating irony, granting the figures within her works the power to dictate the viewer's focus.
 
View the exhibition catalogue here.
 
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