Shen Jiaqi is an artist living and working in Singapore.
Inspired from my surrounding urban environments of Singapore, my works revolve around the various unique social issues I experience and personally encounter. Drawing from my experiences as an millennial, artist, and art educator, my inspirations stem from systematic restrains, societal norms, and cultural expectations. Aesthetically inspired by scenes from everyday life and the urban environment, I seek to start dialogues and elevate awareness about our shared but unsaid experiences as a society.
The urban environment of singapore, and my own personal experiences with systematic restrains, as well as the life experiences of various individuals around me.
Describe your creative process.
I contemplate the process of restrictions experienced by myself and others, and asthetically draw from my urban surroundings by exploring spaces and areas that hold some personal significance to myself or others.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Meticulous, structured, layered
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Mark Rothko
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
A space for contemplation and my paint colors
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?