Imperfect Perfection
Impermanence and imperfections have shaped existence since the beginning of time. Rooted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Stoic philosophies, these ideas invite acceptance of life as it unfolds. The series Imperfect Perfection reflects the artist’s belief in finding beauty and wonder in the everyday, embracing the constant flux of life rather than resisting it. The work celebrates resilience.
The movements of ink and water echo the ongoing flow of life, with moments of fracture and renewal. Landscapes and seascapes are chosen for their capacity to evoke reflection and stillness, places where the artist found quiet resonance simply by being. Through photography, these experiences of immersion, observation, and subtle transformation are captured, leaving room for ambiguity and personal interpretation, guided by the principles of Wabi-Sabi.
LOUISE CHAIR DESIGN
Madhvee was a part of the fundraising initiative by Rainbow Center. Rainbow Centre Singapore is a not-for-profit Organisation that serves children and young people with a diverse range of moderate to severe developmental needs, including autism, physical, visual and/or hearing disabilities; many have multiple disabilities. The Rainbow Centre schools and programmes adopt a holistic developmental curriculum in the areas of language and communication skills, cognitive skills, social and emotional skills, fine and gross motor skills, and adaptive daily living skills.
The exhibition was held from the 1st – 15th Dec 2016
AT ION ORCHARD,
Singapore
10 AM – 10 PM
During the art-making process for these works, Madhvee had categorically used various mediums as a metaphor to express the notion of Plus Est En Vous. Relentless dedication and synchronized efforts of the involved individuals, with an objective of bringing out the best in the students, is something that motivated Madhvee. The philosophy of treating failure as an experience is highlighted in this body of work.
I was paired with Hanif, a cute 7-year-old. He is diagnosed with the Williams Syndrome, a developmental disorder. During the fundraiser project, I visited Rainbow Center on multiple occasions to develop a connection with Hanif. This was essential to understand how the concept can benefit from Hanif’s abilities. Keeping this in mind the methods and materials were adjusted to realise the concept. It was the most humbling experience, which has taught me the true meaning of the words “resilience” and “hope”. I was excited that the chair Hanif and I designed fetched SGD 3000.
