Daisy: Flower. They signify purity, hope and innocence.
Galaxy: The great unknown. A system of billions of stars, held together by gravitational attraction. We are also aware of the vastness of it. It is limitless.
“Humans are like daisies; naive beings always in search of better things for our future, which here, is portrayed as the galaxy. Now, the priority changes to the self. We want to look good and be accepted by society and its idealistic approach to life. We are very hopeful, constantly longing for something. It is but impossible to neglect our personal experience of being more or less human. We would like to celebrate the individualities that are reflected through our various approaches.
“Daixy Galasy” showcases a personal need to run back to our period of innocence. We continuously revert back to a place where we feel comfortable. We would like to depict the idea of looking back at our memory and childhood in our series of works. They will personally carry with them a certain atmosphere in which some elements will remind one of their childhoods, be it joyous or dull.” Dina & Fyerool
In this exhibition, a series of paintings will be showcased.
Dina Razak and Fyerool Darma were the Merit Prize recipients for INSTINC Gallery’s Squares Invasion – The 50cm x 50cm Painting Show in 2011 and this exhibition is their prize for winning.
About the Artists
Dina Razak
Dina’s practice deals with exploring notions of memory and the individual’s relation to it through the process of time. Through time, objects are lost and transformed. Her intention is to revive that moment in time, evoking a sense of nostalgia. She paints using acrylic and unconventional materials such as cement and dust.
Dina graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts at LASALLE College of the Arts in 2010. She has since participated in various exhibitions such as Alliance Francaise’s 2nd France + Singapore New Generation Artists (2010) and Post Museum’s Redlight (2009) to name a few. She was awarded the Highly Commended Prize for the 28th UOB Painting of the Year competition in 2009.
Fyerool Darma
Fyerool’s paintings are references from his memories. Thus, the colours he chooses to paint with are muted and exude a melancholic feel. Figures and objects in his paintings are representations of past experiences, imagination, and icons that have shaped his childhood. Fyerool is currently pursuing a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts at LASALLE College of the Arts. He has taken part in exhibitions such as Sour Jokes at the Alliance Francaise de Singapour in 2009 and The City Limits at The Goodman Arts Center Gallery in 2011. He has commissioned works for various establishments, including the Singapore Discovery Center, Raffles Institute, Sentosa, and Dbl O.
