"New Vampire", Acrylic On Canvas, 101cm x 86cm, Year:1996.(Collection Of Singapore Art Museum)
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Vampire
"New Vampire", Acrylic On Canvas, 101cm x 86cm, Year:1996.(Collection Of Singapore Art Museum)
Monday, February 09, 2009
画玩具？
对玩具的爱好已几近到了泛滥的地步！
自己告诉自己：“既然喜欢玩具，那何不拿玩具来当题材画呢？”
“行是行！但要如何将玩具与宗教联系起来呢？”我自问。
太太说：“既然[爱]玩具，那宗教所提倡的[爱]已经存在...不是吗？”
“有点牵强！”我想着。
画廊老板也试图替我“想想合理的理由”，但没能成功！
我还在想...。
“玩具是可爱的”，这点没错！
“玩具有它的价值”，这点也对吧？
“玩具是供小孩玩的”，对！
“玩具好玩”，也对！
“玩具是奢侈品还是必需品？”这点我不太肯定...
“画家可以用画笔将玩具画在画布上吗？”当然可以！
“但干嘛要这么做？”因为我喜欢！
“喜欢就去画吗？”........................
“喜欢就去画吧！你钻什么牛角尖呀！”老婆说。
..............我还在想。
自己告诉自己：“既然喜欢玩具，那何不拿玩具来当题材画呢？”
“行是行！但要如何将玩具与宗教联系起来呢？”我自问。
太太说：“既然[爱]玩具，那宗教所提倡的[爱]已经存在...不是吗？”
“有点牵强！”我想着。
画廊老板也试图替我“想想合理的理由”，但没能成功！
我还在想...。
“玩具是可爱的”，这点没错！
“玩具有它的价值”，这点也对吧？
“玩具是供小孩玩的”，对！
“玩具好玩”，也对！
“玩具是奢侈品还是必需品？”这点我不太肯定...
“画家可以用画笔将玩具画在画布上吗？”当然可以！
“但干嘛要这么做？”因为我喜欢！
“喜欢就去画吗？”........................
“喜欢就去画吧！你钻什么牛角尖呀！”老婆说。
..............我还在想。
“但这怎么成呀！万一观者问起，那该如何解释呀？难道告诉他们[喜欢便画]吗？”这讲不通！
“玩具能安慰人”，老婆又说。
“这话有点道理!”我想着。
“干脆画一幅你被大批玩具包围着的自画像好不好？”老婆建议道。
“唉！总之就是觉得还缺少了点什么？”我自语着。
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
谈画(Art Talk)
对于我来说，基督徒在生活上的胜利沿自安息在“成了”在神的救恩基础上。
不论面对病痛也好，周围人的闲言闲语也好，若能安息在基督里，相信一切的问题都能迎刃而解，其余的只是时间上的问题罢了！
To me, victory in Christian living lies in resting in the “finished work” of God’s salvation grace. Whether facing the challenge of sickness, or the idle words of people around us, if we can rest in Christ, I believe all problems will resolve in a matter of time!
“Careless 2",Ink On Paper, Year:2009, Price: S $580 (With framing)
作品”Care-less 2”里的内容与“Careless 1”相仿，只是呈现的图像不同。青蛙都躲在型似井又尤如烟筒的底层，黑烟由烟筒顶端冒出，孩童却不受其干扰而专心的仰望上帝。
The content in “Care-less 2” is similar to “Care-less 1”, differing only in image presentation. The frogs here are hiding at the base deep inside a cylindrical form (suggesting a well or chimney), where black smoke flows from; the child, on the other hand, is undisturbed and focused on God.
"Care-less 3“，Ink On Paper，Year：2009, Price: S $580(With Framing)
作品”Care-less 3”有一名身受顽疾所苦的人正以child like faith来面对自身的问题，并且相信痊愈是迟早的问题。
The work “Care-less 3” shows a sickness-bound person having child-like faith, believing healing to come sooner or later.
"Care-more 2", Ink On Paper, Year: 2008, Price: S $580(With framing)
作品”Care-more 2”里的人头马身（马意味着人靠着自身的力量和意志力做事）可比作人在面对问题时不愿安息在神里而选择用自己的力量来解决问题，至终便会无路可走且心灵和体力上也会疲劳不堪。
In the work “Care-more 2”, the “man-horse” (horse suggesting using self-effort and will to do work) can be seen as man not resting in God, but choosing to use own efforts to solve problems. This very often results in facing a dead-end, and causing fatigue to both body and soul.
不论面对病痛也好，周围人的闲言闲语也好，若能安息在基督里，相信一切的问题都能迎刃而解，其余的只是时间上的问题罢了！
To me, victory in Christian living lies in resting in the “finished work” of God’s salvation grace. Whether facing the challenge of sickness, or the idle words of people around us, if we can rest in Christ, I believe all problems will resolve in a matter of time!
“Careless 1”，Ink On Paper，Year：2009. (Private Collection)
在作品”Care-less 1”里，可见周围的青蛙冒出的黑烟代表着闲言闲语，定罪和毁谤的话（青蛙代表着不认识神的人）。面对这种问题唯有以一颗孩童般的信心来面对上帝便能得着心灵上的释放。
In the work “Care-less 1”, the gloomy smoke emerging from the frogs signifies gossip, judgmental words and blasphemy (frogs representing people who do not know God). The best way to face this situation is to have child-like faith to find relief in God.
“Careless 2",Ink On Paper, Year:2009, Price: S $580 (With framing)作品”Care-less 2”里的内容与“Careless 1”相仿，只是呈现的图像不同。青蛙都躲在型似井又尤如烟筒的底层，黑烟由烟筒顶端冒出，孩童却不受其干扰而专心的仰望上帝。
The content in “Care-less 2” is similar to “Care-less 1”, differing only in image presentation. The frogs here are hiding at the base deep inside a cylindrical form (suggesting a well or chimney), where black smoke flows from; the child, on the other hand, is undisturbed and focused on God.
"Care-less 3“，Ink On Paper，Year：2009, Price: S $580(With Framing)作品”Care-less 3”有一名身受顽疾所苦的人正以child like faith来面对自身的问题，并且相信痊愈是迟早的问题。
The work “Care-less 3” shows a sickness-bound person having child-like faith, believing healing to come sooner or later.
"Care-more 2", Ink On Paper, Year: 2008, Price: S $580(With framing)作品”Care-more 2”里的人头马身（马意味着人靠着自身的力量和意志力做事）可比作人在面对问题时不愿安息在神里而选择用自己的力量来解决问题，至终便会无路可走且心灵和体力上也会疲劳不堪。
In the work “Care-more 2”, the “man-horse” (horse suggesting using self-effort and will to do work) can be seen as man not resting in God, but choosing to use own efforts to solve problems. This very often results in facing a dead-end, and causing fatigue to both body and soul.
Monday, January 26, 2009
痛苦的画(Works On Depression)
一九九二年，我被医生诊断患有忧郁症。
从那时起，我便开始了漫长的药物疗程。
直至今日，这病还没有断根。最近一名医生告诉我说：“Mr Wong，我相信你已经药物上瘾了！尽量减少药量吧！”
“但我不吃不行呀！不吃便工作不了！不工作那谁来养我？”我心里想着。
In year 1992, I was diagnosed with anxiety panic attack – a kind of depression.
From then on, I began my long journey on medication…
Until this day, the symptoms still persist. Recently, a doctor told me, “Mr Wong, I believe you must be ‘hooked on drugs’ already! Try cutting down dosage please!”
“…but I can’t do without medication! If I don’t take medication, I can’t work! And who will support me if I don’t work?” I thought to myself.
这三幅“忧郁”作品便跟这病有关：
These three works on “Depression” thus evolved from dealing with this ailment bondage:
“忧郁一号”内里有一个浅灰色的大问号-似乎对自个患上这病存有不解。也同时藉着扭曲打结的身体来表现出患病的苦楚。除外也将药物散布在身体的四周...且还有一粒豆长出幼苗来-意指对上帝的信心仅剩那么的一丁点而已...但也相信这一点点的会逐渐茁壮。
“Depression #01” shows a pale grey question mark ‘?’ in the middle of the painting – as if posing queries about how I ever got into this sickness. At the same time, I use a twisted body to express the suffering caused by it. The medicine capsules are also seen spilling around…
There, in the midst, shows a sprouting shoot – symbolizing the meagre amount of trust in God, but also believing this little faith to grow eventually.
忧郁三号，混合媒介，三尺长四尺宽，二〇〇八年。
从那时起，我便开始了漫长的药物疗程。
直至今日，这病还没有断根。最近一名医生告诉我说：“Mr Wong，我相信你已经药物上瘾了！尽量减少药量吧！”
“但我不吃不行呀！不吃便工作不了！不工作那谁来养我？”我心里想着。
In year 1992, I was diagnosed with anxiety panic attack – a kind of depression.
From then on, I began my long journey on medication…
Until this day, the symptoms still persist. Recently, a doctor told me, “Mr Wong, I believe you must be ‘hooked on drugs’ already! Try cutting down dosage please!”
“…but I can’t do without medication! If I don’t take medication, I can’t work! And who will support me if I don’t work?” I thought to myself.
这三幅“忧郁”作品便跟这病有关：
These three works on “Depression” thus evolved from dealing with this ailment bondage:
“忧郁一号”内里有一个浅灰色的大问号-似乎对自个患上这病存有不解。也同时藉着扭曲打结的身体来表现出患病的苦楚。除外也将药物散布在身体的四周...且还有一粒豆长出幼苗来-意指对上帝的信心仅剩那么的一丁点而已...但也相信这一点点的会逐渐茁壮。
“Depression #01” shows a pale grey question mark ‘?’ in the middle of the painting – as if posing queries about how I ever got into this sickness. At the same time, I use a twisted body to express the suffering caused by it. The medicine capsules are also seen spilling around…
There, in the midst, shows a sprouting shoot – symbolizing the meagre amount of trust in God, but also believing this little faith to grow eventually.
忧郁一号，混合媒介，三尺长四尺宽，二〇〇八年。
“忧郁二号”里有一十字路口，这意味着自己常觉得不知该朝哪一个方向奔去-是应该继续靠药物呢？还是藉着祷告？又或者可藉着某项特别的体操运动来克服？尿疗法又可不可行呢？
“Depression #02” shows a crossroad, mirroring my dilemmas of not knowing which direction to take often times – should I continue to depend on drugs? Or intervene through prayers? Or depend on certain exercises to overcome? What about “urine treatment”?
忧郁二号，混合媒介，三尺长四尺宽，二〇〇八年。
“忧郁三号”里的人物身体会比一号和二号更大幅度的扭曲夸大。图中出现了三个分别朝左，右和下的灰色箭头-这比着我常会应用“人”的方法来解决自身的病痛问题。（图中可见到没有朝上的箭头-意味着没有应用属“神”的方发来解决问题？）
“Depression #03” exaggerates the twists and turns of the body, preceding the first two works. Three arrows appear in the painting – sideways (eastwards and westwards), and downwards (southwards) – suggesting I must have used “human” methods to deal with my struggles too often. (There is no upwards/northwards arrow – perhaps hinting rarely applying “God’s” methods in solving problems?)
忧郁三号，混合媒介，三尺长四尺宽，二〇〇八年。 注：忧郁一号和三号里有加绘了一小罐医疗皮肤病的药膏-除了忧郁症外，我也常因皮肤敏感而苦恼不已！
P.S. : Depression #01 and #03 include a small cream container for skin problems – revealing the fact that besides depression, I am also affected by eczema (skin sensitivity) at times!
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Worry or Trust
I admit that I have been a person who always worries a lot! Sometimes it is like a merry-go-round – non-stop! Worry that this thing may end up badly…; and after worrying about this thing, I will begin to worry whether another thing may get worse or not in future… At the end of the day, I discover that worry doesn’t make sense! Worry shows that I never put my trust in God, and even worse - worry may also even make things worse!
Ok! Since worry cannot help me solve my problem, then what’s the point of worrying? Might as well believe in God positively (because it will end up making me happy!)! Just simply believe that God will help me handle my every problem, right? Trusting God is a positive act, and eventually it will produce a peaceful heart and care less! No matter what the outcome of my problem may be, I am acceptable and favoured in God’s eyes as His righteous son redeemed by the blood of Jesus; and the worldly opinions simply do not matter anymore, compared to God’s (my Heavenly Father’s) great love for me… Amen!
Ok! Since worry cannot help me solve my problem, then what’s the point of worrying? Might as well believe in God positively (because it will end up making me happy!)! Just simply believe that God will help me handle my every problem, right? Trusting God is a positive act, and eventually it will produce a peaceful heart and care less! No matter what the outcome of my problem may be, I am acceptable and favoured in God’s eyes as His righteous son redeemed by the blood of Jesus; and the worldly opinions simply do not matter anymore, compared to God’s (my Heavenly Father’s) great love for me… Amen!
Friday, January 02, 2009
Today...
Today (2nd January 2009), I sold out 4 pieces of my paintings, even before my exhibition started! God is good all the time! He knows my thoughts, even those deep in my heart! He always puts me at the right place at the right time! I had just delivered my paintings to the gallery today, and after settling down everything, out of the blue one of my clients appeared, and decided to buy 4 paintings from me! Wow! What a good start for the new year 2009!
I believe God’s blessings will continue to follow me all of my life…
I believe God’s blessings will continue to follow me all of my life…
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
A Little Concern...
My 6th solo painting exhibition is coming soon. Currently my heart is sometimes feeling ups and downs concerning the possible outcome of artwork sales, because the recent economy crisis seems to make people more hesitant to spend money on paintings... Personally, I think sometimes people are not buying art, not because they do not have enough money; they may not know what will happen in future, so they rather decide not to spend…
Actually, my main concern is: since my paintings take up a lot of space, I can only continue to produce more artworks when the current paintings are cleared out from my room to make space for new ones… Of course, selling artworks is also the livelihood of an artist.
So, what can I do? I suppose the only thing I can do, is to just simply trust that God will continue to bless me, no matter how bad the situation or where I am, because I have the favor of God!
Actually, my main concern is: since my paintings take up a lot of space, I can only continue to produce more artworks when the current paintings are cleared out from my room to make space for new ones… Of course, selling artworks is also the livelihood of an artist.
So, what can I do? I suppose the only thing I can do, is to just simply trust that God will continue to bless me, no matter how bad the situation or where I am, because I have the favor of God!
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