After a first successful exhibition based on the same theme, part II of self unveiled places emphasis on the importance of identities which people put upon themselves, alienation of self, and the reflection on self.
There are numerous influencing factors that contribute to the ‘evolving’ self. A variety of social factors, from the increased role of the mass media in everyday life, to social movements, work and family, or perhaps, just the perspective of others, all contribute to form one’s own self identity. All these factors may slowly convince the inner self to change, sometimes without there being an awareness of the change or development of self. Multiple identities may emerge each one targeted at contrasting to, or fitting into a social environment. These identities within self are so multifaceted that the one ‘true’ self the “real me” may get lost and be dissolved into the surroundings. Thus the veils that the self puts on as a shield or social clothing that becomes self and the true self is lost and buried beneath the ‘social’ self.
The veils in the paintings try to allow spectators to view self from the outside to the inner self or from the inner self to see the outside world.
Some works also show how the self seeks harmony and peace in the natural surroundings with images from the nature while others give a sense of surrealistic feel to the ‘true’ self.
About the Artist:
Eve Ong:
Eve Ong developed her vision and ideas while traveling, living and working across various countries and experiencing the many different cultures. Eve had studied Fine Art and Painting, at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts and has been involved in the creative arts for many years.
