'Quilt of the Dead'
2002 - Ongoing
Thread on Cloth (224cm x 224cm)
Today, we'd like to introduce you to Chan Yoong Chia, one of the CAIS Project Workshop Artist. His famous work titled 'Quilt of the Dead' will be the very thing that he would be bringing you through if you've signed up for his workshop on the 2-3 September 2008. 'Quilt of the Dead' is a work-in-progress artwork. The task is to stitch obituary photographs taken from newspaper and other sources onto pieces of cotton cloth roughly 19 x 15cm at various locations until the artist have enough to form a quilt measuring 10ft x 10ft.
Chan (left) in performance
Biodata:
Born in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Education:
1993 - 1996 - Diploma in Fine Art (Major in Painting), Malaysian Institute of Art, KL
Chan is also an avid painter with many group and solo exhibitions under his belt. Do visit his online gallery for more detailed information on each of his work and shows. Meanwhile, do feast your eyes on some amazing work here too!
A Pickup at the Train Station 2006
Oil on Canvas (170cm x 64cm)
Self Portrait Radiating 2006
Oil on Seashell (13cm x 13cm x 2.8cm)
**All images displayed with courtesy of artist**
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