As a reactionary artist, ZERO's previous works negotiated the oddity of street and graffiti art in regulated space while creating social commentaries on the notion of society and space in Singapore. Developing further his usual subject matter concerning current affairs and social issues, ZERO's new exhibition shifts into more personal territory, delving into the emotional life of the artist.

This current series of self-portraits uses the traditional mediums of street artists, predominantly aerosol paints and stencil. Graffiti and street art has been the cause of great contention in Singapore's recent history and debates on the use of public space still run rife with cases such as the "Sticker Lady" and the Haji Lane shophouse incident late last year. In an effort to draw attention to the issues surrounding this debate, ZERO will "tag" the Chan Hampe Galleries' showcase window at Raffles Hotel prior to the opening.

Image: © ZERO, Chan Hampe Galleries Raffles Hotel Arcade