Blades, Shrapnel
17 Jan–6 Feb 2025
Fri–Sun, 10am–11pm | Mon–Thu, 10am–7pm
National Gallery Singapore, Supreme Court Wing, Level 1, Former Supreme Court Foyer
Free
Blades, Shrapnel is an installation that comprises five laser-emitting grass cutters activated through a series of public performances that simulate synchronised grass-cutting activities. Grass-cutting is a common sight in Singapore, where vegetation is pruned and trimmed regularly in a methodical manner. The activity draws attention to the endless means of manipulation and control in our everyday interactions with nature, as well as the unseen efforts that exist alongside our manicured landscapes.
Performances on 17–18, 24–25 Jan 2025, 7.30pm.
The installation is located at a venue with no wheelchair access. However, the work can be viewed from the bottom of the steps at the venue.
Through photographic documentations and installation, Ang Song Nian works with human behaviours made visible within landscapes. His works investigate the nature of human interventions and invasions on landscapes.
