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Pooja 801
2003
Acrylic on Canvas, 103 x 133 cm
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Movement One
2016
Cast Bronze, 59.5 x 39 x 100cm, Unique Edition
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Dawn
2016
Bronze, 60 x 59 x 54cm, Edition 1 of 3
(b. 1953, Malaysia)
Kumari Nahappan was an interior designer, architect and teacher before pursuing her passion in fine art at the age of 37. Since then, she has chalked up an impressive list of accolades – which include prestigious awards, grants and exhibitions across the globe.
In the short span of little over a decade, Kumari has exhibited in her home base, Singapore, as well as Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Bangladesh, Australia, Korea and New York. Concurrently, the last 15 years saw kumari holding roles as a lecturer, supervisor, and an external assessor for postgraduate students at LASALLE-SIA College of Arts, Singapore.
Using simple composition and strong vibrant colours, kumari’s abstract works are philosophical, reflecting on “life and energy”. Her works in the last ten years have dealt with Hindu rituals, offerings and philosophy. These influences culminate in her series of red ‘energy’ paintings and chilli sculptures – the colour and spice being symbols of tremendous power and energy, whose intensity and auspicious shades are widely believed to overcome negativity.
From 1 -14 December 2005, ‘Red, Hot and Cool’, presented by Gajah Gallery and the Swiss Embassy, will be her first solo exhibition in Singapore after 4 years. This will also be the first time the sculptures will be exhibited together with her works on canvas.
“Less is more: You need a lot processing, but need very little to say a lot”
– Kumari on her working philosophy
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