Artwork title : Scripts (collaborative)

SCRIPTS

200 cm x 125 cm (W x H)

Acrylic on Canvas

A series that synthesises the aesthetics of three traditions - Indonesian Batik, Peruvian Shipibo patterns, and Tibetan Sand Mandalas. The manner in which the different brushstrokes seamless flow into each other like a jigsaw puzzle is informed by the filling-in isen technique used in Batik, where small motifs and dots are used to fill every inch of the cotton fabric. The treatment of prana in these paintings as sonic vibration is inspired by the Shipibo tradition, where artisans from the Peruvian Amazon create geometric patterns in response to chants, or Icaros, sung by the local shamans. The paintings are intended to serve as an aid for meditation, much like the Tibetan Sand Mandalas.

This piece is a collaborative work with Artist Victor Sitali from Zambia. Chan Seth and Victor Sitali have honed their practice in Dubai, UAE. This piece thrives on the combined energy and maturity of both artists.