Artworks of Netherland (David van Aspen)

Recently stumbled upon a series of cool artworks by a mysterious artist named "Netherland" and fell in love with his retro-cool super-weird stuff. David van Aspen is the owner of DVA gallery and had created a series of resin pieces that reminded me of those pictures you would have seen in the 70's. I went crazy buying up his stuff but apparently there are other fans as well since some of the pieces I inquired about via emails with him or the galleries can be sold in between correspondence!

I will be keeping an eye on Netherland's new works.

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"Red Indulgence" by Kit Tan

Visited an art gallery in Singapore a few weeks ago and I was so tempted to sell my car just to get the above painting by the local artist Kit Tan. I have been a big fan of Kit Tan ever since I spied her paintings that were displayed in Singapore Art Museum for the UOB Award show.

Unfortunately my wife threatened divorce if she finds out I exchange the family car for a super cool painting. My explanation that the painting is a appreciating asset as compared to the car being a depreciating liability does not fly with her. Yes dear, the painting is not going to bring you from point A to point B.

Sigh...

"New Beginnings" by Andy Kehoe

Lab101 Gallery is closing and their last show was called "Happy Endings". Andy Kehoe contributed a piece "New Beginnings" which I found very meaningful given the title of the last show.

Apart from the significance of the piece, the main reason why I bought the piece is because I really like the little acorn creatures. I hope to see Kehoe integrate the acorn creatures into his future artworks.

"A Pound and A Bear Hug" by BASK and Tes One

Took some time to hang up this HUGE artwork by BASK. I absolutely love this painting. It is hard to see from the photos but I am impressed by the paint brushstrokes and layers of the different media. BASK painted the whole thing on a wooden table-top.

Definitely will be buying more of his paintings in the future.

"Hope Rests In Quiet Fields" by Andy Kehoe

I have told myself not to buy any more Andy Kehoe's stuff. Owning 2 paintings and 4 prints of his is enough.

But once I laid my eyes on his latest work at Thinkspace Gallery, I can't help myself.

Cool piece huh?

"Move So Far" by Brendan Monroe

I have just received the "Caretaker" painting by Brendan Monroe and I have admit: this is the best, most beautiful piece of artwork I have ever seen and owned in my life.

It is hard to describe but the colours, the texture, the visual and even the frame added up to one masterpiece of a painting that I absolutely love. Now I am such a big Monroe fan, I am on a hunt to own more of his artworks.

I managed to secure the above work "Move so Far" by Brendan. Even though in terms of visual impact, this piece is not as impressive as the "Caretaker", the title as well as the image of a little fella moving his tree home on his back brought a smile to my face.

"Arturism" painting by Alex Pardee

Alright. Brendan Monroe's "Caretaker" painting will be displayed in my baby's room. This Alex Pardee's "Arturism" piece will NOT be displayed in my house at all.

I love Pardee's insane artworks. But I have this feeling my baby (and perhaps my wife) will freak out or get disturbed if they see his pieces.

Guess I will hang this piece in my office, since most of my colleagues are freaks anyway. It is like they have just stared into a mirror or something.

The painting is drawn by Alex Pardee, inspired by the book "Geek Love". I will check out the book this weekend.

"Caretaker" painting by Brendan Monroe

A painting by Brendan Monroe that was created for a show at Little Cake Gallery to benefit the NYC animal shelters. I am pleased to secure a piece from Mr Monroe (I have always love his alien symbiotes paintings) as well as contribute to taking care of animals.

My Blaine Fontana Mini-Gallery

I am proud and happy to have done up my "mini-gallery" of paintings from my favourite artist Blaine Fontana. "The Science of Retirement", "Pieces of 9" and "Zealous" pieces look beautiful displayed beside each other.

After completing this set-up, it is time to start working on my opposite wall for another Blaine Fontana set-up. Hope to get some beautiful pieces from his upcoming show.

"Pieces of 9" by Blaine Fontana

This is the reason why Blaine Fontana is my favourite artist. My Buddha, how can anyone deny that the man is talented???

I was lucky enough to purchase Pieces of 9 from the Limited Addiction Gallery Opening Show. David, the gallery owner, was kind enough to give me first purchase right for this Fontana painting after I whined non-stop about missing out on the Audrey Kawasaki paintings. ;P

And to be honest, I am glad that I missed out on the Kawasaki. This is much much more beautiful.

My current favourite artwork. I love it!!!

“Goodnight Lava” by Alex Pardee

*Sigh* The one that got away...

When Alex Pardee had his "Goodnight Lava" show earlier this year in Feb, the piece that I really liked and wanted is the painting that shared the same name as the show : "Goodnight Lava".

However I was unwilling to spend US$1400 for a painting of that size, and dragged my feet on it, thinking that I may pick it up later.

Now, I have no idea how to get it after the show ended, and whether it has been sold to anyone.

The image of "Goodnight Lava" will always be on my mind now...

More pics from Blaine Fontana's “Taxonomy Animalia” show

I love the latest works from Blaine Fontana so much that I wanna share those paintings that I have to skip to buy the "Zealous" piece from the “Taxonomy Animalia” show.

Enjoy.

"Zealous" painting by Blaine Fontana from the “Taxonomy Animalia” show

My favourite artist, Blaine Fontana, has a show at the Limited Addiction gallery called the "Taxonomy Animalia" show and I must admit: his latest works must be the best and the strongest collection of artworks he has ever done.

I love his paintings so much that I wish that I am uber-rich and can afford to buy as many paintings as possible.

In the end, I have to limit myself to a single piece (at a acceptable size since my apartment is small) and I chose the "Zealous" painting.

The painting, literally, screams out at me. Somehow I find a screaming zebra amusing and I am digging the "street-styled" design Blaine has integrated into the background.

Can't wait for it to drop into Singapore.

MAD*L Artworks from Jeremy Madl (MAD)

Pressure

Ascend

Speak Out

Overpowered
Since I am a big big fan of the MAD*L toys, I was fortunate enough to be able to secure 4 MAD*L drawings from MAD himself. I dig the titles too: "Pressure", "Speak Out", Ascend" and "Overpowered".

Somehow the images reflected my life in the corporate world where there are always pressure and back-stabbing involved when one needs to "ascend" in the corporate ladder to survive.

Love MAD's mad*l toys and artworks and I am very pleased to be able to add to my MAD collection.

Blaine Fontana Fankit Ink Drawing

Today is a great day for me. My framer called me and told me that my framed drawing from Blaine Fontana was ready. I am stroked when I got the framed piece.

Basically I asked the framer to float the drawing within 3 acrylic pieces in order for me to check out Mr Fontana's signature on the back when I want to. The frame costed me a bomb, but I am pretty happy with the final piece.

The ink drawing portrays the floating heads of the "templings", creatures from the nature that Blaine often drew in his paintings. I loved this drawing when I saw a collector posted the picture on a forum and offered to buy the fankit off him.

Blaine Fontana is offering the fankit where you can get his book, his print, some buttons and postcards plus an original ink drawing that he will make uniquely for every fankit ordered. At a price of US$300, I think it is a steal for such beautiful set.

Blaine Fontana "The Science of Retirement"

Look what I received today, my first painting from Blaine Fontana called "The Science of Retirement" from his "The Hunted" show at The Lab101 Gallery. I am very happy about my first purchase of Mr Fontana's piece since the details and printing on the painting is amazing.

This is a close-up of the puffer fish. The moment I saw the "Retirement" piece, I know I wanted it. Something about hunters shooting a puffer fish with rifles make me smile.