Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

Exhibited: Exhibited: Travel Light, One East Asia Gallery, Singapore, September 2018

ABOUT THE WORK

Featuring her signature use of hyperrealism, contemporary visual artist Abigail Dionisio explores the themes of movement, physicality, and memory. A highlight of the One East Asia Gallery entitled Travel Light in Singapore, the piece is said to symbolize the artist’s journey towards motherhood and femininity. The piece was done in conjunction with her partner’s own painting in order to represent the shared struggles, challenges, and obstacles they had faced. Dionisio’s use of hyperrealism seemingly plays with her subject’s physical form. The meticulous balance between the lights and shadows that populate her subject matter gives them an agile and airy feel. This goes against the seemingly dense and full-bodied characteristic of the subject’s size and form. Thus, by seemingly defying the normal conventions of weight and form, Dionisio presents us with a metaphysical subject; one that is closely tied to her idea of memory. The patterned textile represents the boundless and often perilous sea, while the striped fabric signifies the hope one must carry throughout the voyage. For Dionisio the true challenge of any important voyage is not the physical objects one takes along, but the emotions that anchor themselves to one’s feet. Though they may seem heavy on the mind, trust and compassion, through tireless cooperation, renders them as light as air.