Honouring our earthly roots and spiritual sources

In this fast-changing world where digital technology and computers are dominating our daily lives, it is important to not lose sight of where we came from. We are earthly beings, who derive life sustenance from our natural surrounding. Uprooted, we will be spiritless - just a husk without essence.

Hong Kong artist Sin Sin Man and Indonesian artists Hanafi, M. Irfan, Nasirun and S. Teddy Darmawan understand this concept very well; it informs how they live and work. Evident in their works is how they relate to their earthly roots and spiritual sources. Their use of natural material and hands on techniques are not accidental. The warmth of authentic human touch flows from the maker through the works; a personal reaching out from one human being to another, connecting us together.

These artists are honouring and celebrating their earthly roots and spiritual sources while appreciating the unstoppable modern progress around them.