Sookoon Ang Singapore, b. 1977

Sookoon Ang (b.1977, Singapore)  is an artist working across various mediums, whose practice navigates the intangible spaces between the physical and metaphysical realms. Rooted in the philosophy of impermanence, her practice reflects an ongoing dialogue between existential inquiry and material experimentation. Through poetic combinations of seemingly contradictory elements, she creates works that evoke a subtle tension, inviting viewers to question their own perceptions of reality. Ang’s nuanced approach transforms everyday objects and imagery into contemplative, often dreamlike explorations of psychological and emotional landscapes.

 

Her installations, sculptures, and moving images have been exhibited in major international institutions, including the Palais de Tokyo, M+ Museum in Hong Kong, and the Singapore Biennale, offering audiences a space to engage with the transient nature of existence. Ang’s work blurs the boundaries between fact and fiction, reality and fantasy, crafting immersive visual experiences that feel suspended between worlds. Her focus on flux, temporality, and the instability of identity is informed by her cross-cultural perspective and the ongoing navigation of displacement and belonging, stemming from a migratory background.

 

A recipient of prestigious fellowships such as the Freeman Fellowship and Asia-Pacific Fellowship, Ang has undertaken residencies at renowned institutions like the Rijksakademie, Kunstlerhaus Bethanien and ISCP. Her films and video works have been screened at significant platforms, including the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, and Festival of Films on Art, Montreal. With a practice that embraces the inherent unpredictability of process and the fluidity of material transformation, Sookoon Ang continues to challenge the conventions of artistic expression, creating work that is as intellectually rigorous as it is emotionally resonant.