After teaming up with ACU for an immersive exhibition in Chengdu, Jahan Loh returns to Singapore to unveil his latest solo show, POSTCARDS FROM SPACE.
Featuring a new body of large-scale paintings, the center of the piece on an “interplanetary diaspora” concept, Loh artistically envisions a distant future where humans become inhabitants of exoplanets or other celestial bodies. His signature blend of Eastern iconography, pop culture motifs and sci-fi tone is fully embraced in this exhibition, with every painting not only being visually striking but also exuding a sense of unsettling surrealism that feels almost digital-like.
In-line with the predominant space theme, the artworks are all named after actual celestial bodies. In “天宮星:: GLIESE 667CC,” Loh depicts a youthful boy-girl duo clad in vibrant spacesuits with intricate exmbroideries — echoing the blooming landscape that resembles ancient Chinese embroidery art. The sci-fi element is amplified with what seems like a floating spacecraft in the form of graffiti-style words.
Take a look at some of the paintings in the gallery above. Jahan Loh’s POSTCARDS FROM SPACE is available for a private preview at Le Freeport. Visitors must make an appointment beforehand, and the pieces will remain on view until October 18, 2024.
Le Freeport
32 Changi North Crescent
Singapore 499643
