A symbol of rapid modernization and versatility on one hand, and of scientific rationality, barrenness, even dystopia, on the other, landscapes of Singapore have long been the cornerstone of the nation's artistic inspiration, production, criticism and analysis. By surveying works and practices of various Singaporean contemporary photographers, this presentation will attempt to dissect the portrayal and approach towards nature and natural landscapes in Singapore in art making. Drawing from diverse fields of semiotics, social history and cultural studies, this session also seeks to bring to light the complexities of landscape representation in the Asian context - how issues of power, hegemony and identity are explored through this subject matter.

Speaker: Ms Kong Yen Lin

Image credit: Caleb Lim