Derek Ariss:
EPIC CONNECTIVITY The Art Show4th to 26th October 2023
@
simpleArte gallery
Derek is a Canadian-Australian Artist who has been based in Southeast Asia for over 12 years. His work has been displayed/featured in Toronto, Singapore, Sydney, and Melbourne.His show on "EPIC CONNECTIVITY" is an art experience where each painting is interlinked, symbolizing universal aspects of life – family, work, play, finance and the delicate dance between analog and digital.Imagine stepping into a world where each piece of art is a chapter, a brushstroke that adds to the narrative. This gallery show is more than just an exhibition; it's a story waiting to be told through the viewer.Speaking of viewing, please see the art and details below. We hope you enjoy the art and purchase the pieces in support of the local community.The show will be held from 4th Oct to 26th Oct 2023 at the simpleArte gallery, 27A Arab Street Level 2, Singapore 199726Proceeds of the show will go to Enable Asia (Dementia Association)The "EPIC CONNECTIVITY" launch party is happening on 6th October, 7 pm at the simpleArte gallery. Click on "Events" for more upcoming events.
Art Catalog
01 - Oh The Places You’ll Go - Abstract - Left Brain
DESCRIPTION: A composition primarily in Red representing energy, focus and effort needed to pursue one's goals. It's a left brain thing.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium, Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE: 55 inches x 78 3/4 inchesPRICE: S$5000
02 - Oh The Places You’ll Go - Abstract - Right Brain
DESCRIPTION: A composition combining grey, white and black representing a peaceful thinking and reflective state of mind. It’s all right brain stuff.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium, Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE: 55 inches x 78 3/4 inchesPRICE: S$5000
03 - Oh The Places You’ll Go - Abstract - Bringing It Together
DESCRIPTION: This piece is an energy painting representing the balance needed to create something striking. The red is painted via left hand techniques and the black is painted via right hand techniques. Together, there is a symbiosis. This is what happens when the right and left brain work together.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium, Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE: 30 inches x 45 1/2 inchesPRICE: S$5000
04 88 Dollars Part 3 Blue - The Token Economy
DESCRIPTION: 88 Dollars is a triptych series in BLUE about the evolution of Currency and Value. 88 Dollars Part 3 in Blue - Digital Tokens is a representation of Digital Tokenisation. Storing value in a digital, and electrical based ecoystem. The tokens are separate and yet are all connected with Energy from the digital ecosystem.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium,
Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE:16 inches x 20 inchesPRICE S$2000
05 88 Dollars Part 2 Blue - Digital Currency
DESCRIPTION: 88 Dollars is a triptych series in BLUE about the evolution of Currency and Value. 88 Dollars Part 2 in Blue - Digital Currency is a representation of cryptocurrency. Storing value in a digital, and electrical based ecoystem. 2 Coins connected with Energy.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium,
Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE:16 inches x 20 inchesPRICE S$2000
06 88 Dollars Part 1 Blue - Currency in Coins
DESCRIPTION: 88 Dollars is a triptych series in BLUE about the evolution of Currency and Value. 88 Dollars Part 1 in Blue - Currency in Coins uses physical coins to make imprints onto the canvas. There are 88 Singapore Dollars worth of coins representend on the canvas. Value of each coin is held in its physical form and leaves a distinct footprint on the canvas.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium,
Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE:16 inches x 20 inchesPRICE S$2000
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07 - Disruption - The Wave of Change
DESCRIPTION: We live in disruptive times with constant change. Here is a symbolic wave of disruption. Wild energy pockets twisting and turning. But if you look closely, you can see that deep inside the wave there are areas of opportunity or “gold” which makes this disruptive wave an object worth embracing and learning from.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium, Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE: 20 inches x 16 inchesPRICE: S$2500
08 - Convergence - A Unification of The Universe and Digital
DESCRIPTION: The Convergence piece is about the melding and overlaying of our analog and digital worlds. Analog is represented by the yellow, red and black undercoat. It is a picutre of looking at the stars above. Digital is the blue, cool, linear shapes put on top of anolog. The result is a positive synergy where both converge and work together.MATERIALS: Mixed Medium, Primarily Acrylic Paint on CanvasSIZE: 16 inches x 20 inchesPRICE: S$2000
