Jye Ang - Orbe 01

"Orbe 01," the first in Jye Ang's new series of "static" works, immediately captures the imagination with its mysterious spherical form, organic structures, and intelligent use of light and shadow.

The artwork suggests an object resembling a planet or sphere with a highly reflective surface distorted with multicoloured images and shifting light. The intentional haziness serves as a Rorschach test, allowing spectators to impose their own interpretation onto the image. This deliberate obscurity pays homage to the impressionists' focus on fleeting light and the subjective nature of perception.

Subtle shifts between warmer and cooler tones give the piece depth, creating an illusion of dimension. This trompe l'oeil effect plays with our perception of space, providing the impression of depth even though it doesn't actually exist. Ang's expertise in videography is evident in this piece, as he visually tells a story through the lens, creating a static image that appears alive, frozen in mid-action. While the technical aspects are praiseworthy, some might misinterpret or overlook an apparent narrative.

At first glance, Ang's work may be perceived as austere and isolated compared to more outspoken or politically charged work. However, this would be a misinterpretation. There is a deliberate intent here. The highly abstract nature allows for personal interpretation, but the artwork and collection as a whole tap into a shared spirit, a sense of something intimately human and organic, not just artistic individualism.

Orbe 01 showcases Jye Ang's skill in manipulating the visual elements and his ability to evoke strong emotions through the subtleties of form and colour. It reflects the viewer's inner world and serves as a contemplative space to provoke a sense of introspection and reveal something hidden in each of us.