We have invited some dear friends to meet Vincent Cazeneuve as associated project of "Le French May" on 25 May 2016 at our New Atelier in Wong Chuk Hang to share his 9 years experience in Chongqing along with his inexhaustible work in preserving a ancient tradition in contemporary times. 

On 27 May 2016, we have opened the exhibition "COMMITTED" at Sin Sin Fine Art, Sai Street was a breath of fresh air with Vincent's inventive artworks, accompanied by Lee Man Sang, Nelson Hiu and Sze Ka Yan’s improvised music performance. Thank you for joining us for the rainy night.

It saddens us to announce the great loss of our beloved Artist and Friend S. Teddy Darmawan who has left this planet on 27th May 2016.

We will later on curate a memorial exhibition of dear Teddy to celebrate his life, his beauty and his inspiring spirit with everyone. Please stay tuned.

We are honoured to have the High Priest to lead our final farewell to beloved artist S. Teddy Darmawan by dispersing his ashes to the ocean, a symbol of returning the five elements to their origin.

Everyone is welcome to join us in this precious moment:

Sunday, 12 June 2016 at 9 a.m.
Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur
Bali, Indonesia

Please dress in white and bring your own flowers to accompany the release of Teddy's ashes. Let's make this a beautiful farewell for our beloved Teddy.

Thank you.

S. Teddy Darmawan - Memorial Exhibition

Exhibition Duration: 7 July - 18 July 2016

Venue: Sin Sin Fine Art, 52 & 54 Sai Street, Central, Hong Kong

Tai Ping X Sin Sin Man

"Energy Process"

Hand-Tucked Carpet Installation

Cocktail Reception

10 May 2016

The carpet "Energy Process" was developed from an ink drawing by artist Sin Sin Man using a hand-tucked technique with 100% silk yarns. "Energy Process" is based on an interpretation of the energy flow within the human body. Strong and weak energy dynamics intertwine through a clever overlay of opulent silks to create a magnificent pattern and exquisite textures. 

COMMITTED

Artist: Vincent Cazeneuve / Wensen Qi

Exhibition Duration: 27 May – 15 July 2016 

Venue: Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F 52 and 54 Sai Street, Central, Hong Kong 

Sin Sin Fine Art associated with "Le French May" proudly presents a solo exhibition by French Artist Vincent Cazeneuve(Wensen Qi) who has been living in China for 9 years.

In this exhibition shows Vincent’s last researches about bodiless lacquer which enables the artist to explore further - not only apply lacquer on wood, but also on fibers, fabric and bamboo. He reconnected with this ancient technique used especially for statues in the Buddhist art in Asia.

His creations connect the audience to the primitive sensation of the natural beauty freed from a analytic approach.

ASSEMBLING | 貳＋叁＝伍

Artist: Bronwen Shelwell (South Africa), Marco Flagg (USA), Tom Hayes (UK), Zhang Kaiqin (China)

Opening Reception: 22 July 2016 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm

With performance of contemporary dancer Beatriz Abad Latorre (Spain)

ARTISTS PRESENT

Exhibition Duration: 22 July – 21 Aug 2016

Venue: Sin Sin Fine Art, 52 Sai Street, Central, Hong Kong

This Summer, Sin Sin Fine Art proudly presents a refreshing group exhibition “Assembling” - Bronwen Shelwell co-curated with Sin Sin Man to bring together 5 artists with different cultural backgrounds who all based in Shenzhen, China.

The content of Assembling includes ceramic, glass, installation, multimedia, painting and dance, all assembled to complement and connect with one another. Each artist has their own perspective while sharing the same thread of chance that brought them together.

ART | JOG| 9

Opening Date: 27 May 2016

Duration: 28 May - 27 June 2016

Venue: Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

ART | JOG is a contemporary art exhibition that has last for nine years. The Curator Bambang 'Toko’ Witjaksono  said, nine is the number especially in basic numerology which symbolise the highest achievement. Nine is also often associated with thinkers and artists were inspired by the famous universal truth, the ultimate truth that is valid at any time and location that This understanding inspires ART | JOG | 9 to denote it through the Nine lighthouse light. Lighthouse is a symbol of universal effect created by the artist through artistic performances. Artists and the best works will affect the world around them through various perspectives

Yogya Annual Art #1

Duration: 20 May – 20 July 2016

Venue : Bale Banjar Sangkring (Sangkring Art Space), Yogyakarta-Indonesia

Yogya Annual Art #1 held at Bale Banjar Sangkring a new space built by Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta followed by 45 artist of age range 35-45 years old from Yogyakarta, Bandung, Jakarta, Bali and Surabaya. This yearly even created to provide the vessel for 2 dimensional artist as the main menu, due to the event in Yogyakarta gives lack opportunity to 2 dimensional art recently. Also to dismiss charges again the opinion of nowadays contemporary artist is lack of technical ability to draw caused by technology rapidly influences and indulgence. 

PADI MENGUNING

Artist: Bob Yudhita Agung, S. Teddy Darmawan, Tohjaya Tono, Yustoni Volunteero

Exhibition duration: 22 May – 22 June 2016

Venue: Syang Art Space

Curated by A.Anzieb, PADI MENGUNING exhibits artworks by artists Bob Yudhita Court or Bob "Sick", S. Teddy Darmawan ,Tohjaya, and Yustoni Volunteero who have been friends for decases.

Teddy's latest work is characterized a Buddha in the painting. Blood red background painting that uses imagery of Siddharta Gautama who are familiar embrace Teddy. Teddy's last painting work titled "I Already Old Friends with Buddha". Works made of acrylic on canvas measuring 137x137 centimeters displayed in the exhibition among all the other recent artworks of his as well.

Art Installations - International Terminal III Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Artist: Eddie Prabandono

Date: May 2016

Venue : Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta - Indonesia

PT Angkasa Pura II ( Persero ) will present a number of works of art of the nation in Terminal III Ultimate Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is planned to open in May. Eddie Prabandono is preparing his installation. Pt. Angkasa Pura II also will presented Giant Batik Wall by artist Eko Nugroho , Angki Purbandono , and Nursalomo , as well as works of contemporary art of Pintor Sirait , Tromarama , Ichwan Noor, Awan Simatupang , Galam Zulkifli , and Indieguriellas .

SILVER HOUSE

Artist: Roland Hagenberg

Opening Reception:18 June 2016 | 4 – 8 pm

Venue: Neugasse 39  A-7321 Raiding, Austria

As part of the Raiding Project Mr Roland Hagenberg would like to invite you to the opening of SILVER HOUSE – which he recently designed (architectural consulting by Lisa Zentner). The building serves as gallery space and guest house. On view are works by Japanese calligraphy master Mari Nishida, who interprets 10 of Roland's poems (Nishida will attend the opening). Karl A. Meyer’s sculpture installation “The Pond” is exhibited throughout summer in front of Terunobu Fujimori’s “Storkhouse” - also in Raiding.

Saraswati - Day of Wisdom and Knowledge

Event Date:  25 June 2016

Venue: Every School, Campus and Education Institution and “Jagatnata" Temple in Bali, Indonesia

"Saraswati “ the day of Wisdom and Knowledge is celebrate in Bali every 210 days for Hindu flowers in every aspect of Education, music, art, wisdom and learning. Some school will have create religious activities competition  such as making the offerings, Hindu devotion song and ceremonial decoration. The ceremony take place early morning. “Saraswati” day is about to honour how important the Wisdom and knowledge descend impact to our live. All the “lontar” (ancient manuscript)  and learning materials are also placed with the offerings. Continue with spiritual activities at the night time (read manuscript, chanting, devotion song and wisdom speech at the "Jagatnata" temple). The ceremony will end the next morning by  bathing on the ocean or river as the symbol of self purification.