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October 24, 2006 - Hafiz Osman, the Singaporean born Malay Asian artist, and La Salle-SIA College of the Arts, Fine Arts Graduate, is having an art exhibition. The secret is, however, that he doesn’t know, yet. The art exhibition, entitled, “Hafiz Osman’s Birthday Surprise!” is just that, a birthday surprise – and he has no idea about it. Hafiz Osman will be invited to a birthday party, only to discover that this “birthday party” is the opening to an art exhibition of some of his art works of the past few years. http://scientific-child-prodigy.blogspot.com/2006/10/hafiz-osmans-art-birthday-surprise.html
Hafiz Osman is a Malay Asian painter, sculptor, installation artist, interior designer and object designer. He is establishing himself in the South-East Asian art scene.
As a painter, his work is contemporary and abstract, dealing mainly in colour and the work of the unconscious. His paintings suggest things to the viewer, without depicting them directly, in concrete forms.
As a sculptor, he works in metal and wood. In the former medium, he fashions figures and other sculptures filled with energy, in the latter, he likes to seek out natural pieces of wood, that reflect what he has to say.
His installations are mainly for public spaces, and are designed to enhance the environment with vibrantly coloured pieces that are part of the fabric of the building.
He likes to design chairs – as well as other product designs. For examples of some of them go to: http://scientific-child-prodigy.blogspot.com/2006/10/interior-designs-and-object-designs-of.html
He has crafted a successful niche for himself in the Asian art business and is one of the few young Singaporean artists who is actually making a living from his art. Perhaps this is because he realizes it can be a business, as well as an art. His work has found a receptive audience in the homes of the richer Singaporeans and is found adorning the walls of many an impressive condominium or landed property, as houses are known in Singapore. He has also found favour in entertainment establishments in Singapore, being called in to design their environment, to create a visually welcoming space. http://scientific-child-prodigy.blogspot.com/2006/10/paintings-sculptures-installations-art.html
Since the art exhibition is a surprise, only a small selection of his paintings is accessible, for the others are in his keeping.
The art exhibition runs from October 22nd 2006 to November 2nd 2006 at the Gone Fishing Café in Chu Lin Road, Hillview, a venue which has evolved over the years from an independent and relaxing café into an alternative arts venue, hosting exhibitions of art and photography, as well as lectures by philosophers, and performances by comedians, musicians and the like. It is a rarity in Singapore to have such a cultured ambience in a café. A selection of Hafiz Osman’s art work will hang on the walls throughout the twelve day period. Should anyone wish to commission an art work for their homes, or work places, contact Syahidah Osman Cawley, and she will make the arrangements.
For a look at some of Hafiz’s characteristic art works, go to: http://scientific-child-prodigy.blogspot.com/2006/10/hafiz-osman-painter-sculptor.html
And http://scientific-child-prodigy.blogspot.com/2006/10/paintings-sculptures-installations-art.html
Hafiz Osman’s work has previously been on show at: The Singapore Art Show, 2005, held at the new building of the Singapore Management University, in Bras Brasah. Furthermore, he was Artist-in-Residence at the Hotel Galleria Singapore.
Before going along to the Gone Fishing Café, Singapore, to enjoy the art works, please take note of the opening hours and days:
Gone Fishing Café Operating hours:
Open 5 days a week (Wed-Sun), closed on Mon-Tue (except for talks/special events).
Weekdays (Wed, Thu & Fri):
Open 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm
Closed for siesta 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm,
Weekends (Sat & Sun) & Public Holidays:
Open all day: 11.30 am - 11.30 pm (no siesta)
Art exhibition organizer:
Syahidah Osman Cawley.
Contact: 6893-3387
Email: the.cawleys ( @ ) gmail dot com
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