The ‘Other’ Spaces (6)instinc |
| By Syed Muhd Hafiz | |||||
 Inside instinc instinc is one such space offering this unique approach to visiting exhibitions and engaging with fine art in general. Founded by local artist Yeo Shih Yun in November 2004, instinc aims to foster friendships and collaborations with other artists, as well as with other organisations. Shih Yun has collaborated with artists from the UK, USA, Canada and Singapore. She has also worked with products such as Guinness, moleskine, Smirnoff & Her World Singapore. She works with paintings, drawings, prints and books, and has also experimented with print techniques like lithography, screen-printing and painting directly on 16mm film. instinc primarily functions as an artist studio and gallery space for exhibitions. Beginning as a small gallery space in Chinatown, and then in Emerald Hill, it is now located amidst the trendy nightspots along Mohamed Sultan Road. Since its inception, instinc has had three resident artists; it was the current resident artist Chan Mei Hsien’s work that I came across which led to this article. Settling down for a quiet read in a cosy restaurant, I came across Chan Mei Hsien’s artworks adorning the walls of Badoque. Her works, part of her ongoing ‘Man In Crisis’ series has been explored since her student days at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). ‘Man In Crisis’ illustrates Mei Hsien’s fascination with lines – how they can transform in a drawing, especially in portraiture. Although the ‘Man’ in the title implies mankind in general (particularly the white collar group), her subjects have recently morphed into political figures. The diners at Badoque can, thus, have fun testing their general knowledge by trying to identify the subjects in the artworks. While chatting with her, more of instinc’s direction was revealed. Past activities included Open Studio sessions, where artworks by the resident artists were put up for sale and visitors mingled and chatted with the artists to find out more about their ideas in a casual setting. Other similar sessions, like artnight and flea markets, have also been held. For now, though, instinc is taking a break from organising exhibitions, as both Shih Yun and Mei Hsien are busy with their other endeavours. The former is participating in her first overseas residency in Brussels while the latter is participating in a group exhibition, titled ‘Missexpectations’. Missexpectations’ is on at the Esplanade Tunnel from July 5 to August 3. However, the studios at instinc are still open (by appointment only), and for those who wish to know about Mei Hsien’s distinctive figurative line drawings or Shih Yun’s strong energetic use of black ink, do make your way down to 27 Mohamed Sultan Road. For more information about instinc, contact Shih Yun at +65 9692 3537 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Alternatively, you may contact Mei Hsien at +65 9649 0260 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it instinc is located on the third floor at 27 Mohamed Sultan Road. Pictures are courtesy of the studio
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