http://www.avelire.com The Art of Avelire Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:13:01 +0000 http://www.avelire.com en http://avelire.com/Works-in-Progress http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/Works-in-Progress Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:13:01 +0000 The Art of Avelire 2282496 I'm currently in the process of creating works that suggest various parts of the human anatomy alongside other non-anatomical objects. My recent works explore the juxtaposition of the grotesque and the beautiful; they simulate the delicate peeling away of skin, the transformation of organs, the combination of suffering and beauty. More images to follow soon. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282496/2011_09_Self-Portrait.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="549" width_o="742" height_o="608" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282496/2011_09_Self-Portrait_o.jpg" align="left" /> Self-Portrait, September 2011 http://avelire.com/Ink-Drawings http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/Ink-Drawings Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:41:51 +0000 The Art of Avelire 2282310 In addition to sculptural installations, I have been working on smaller-scale ink drawings. Titles and further information to come soon. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_06_Harakiri.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="983" width_o="1557" height_o="2286" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_06_Harakiri_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_07_Stereosnake.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="965" width_o="1587" height_o="2287" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_07_Stereosnake_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_08_RoboRat.jpg" border="0" width="572" height="811" width_o="572" height_o="811" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_08_RoboRat_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_08_Self-Portrait.jpg" border="0" width="568" height="824" width_o="568" height_o="824" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/2282310/2011_08_Self-Portrait_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://avelire.com/Older-Sculptural-Works http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/Older-Sculptural-Works Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:35:53 +0000 The Art of Avelire 975953 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975953/DSC00470.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975953/DSC00470_o.jpg" align="left" /> Metamorphosis, September 2009 Steel rods, nylon, wire http://avelire.com/News http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/News Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:25:59 +0000 The Art of Avelire 976062 For writings on works in progress or other details on art projects, click here! (If the link does not redirect, go to www.avelire.tumblr.com) http://avelire.com/About http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/About Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:56:14 +0000 The Art of Avelire 976060 Avelire (born Valerie Ng) works primarily with mixed-media sculpture installations involving steel rods and organic materials. She recently had an exhibition titled A Symbolic Decline in Bali, Indonesia, and has participated in several group shows in the United States, including theTransporter project with an art movement called The Center for Tactical Magic. Although originally from Malaysia, Avelire has lived in several cities across South-East Asia and the United States. Currently, Avelire resides in Boston where she is completing her Masters at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. http://avelire.com/Contact http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/Contact Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:51:22 +0000 The Art of Avelire 975969 Email: avelire@gmail.com Twitter: @avelire (note: Avelire's twitter is currently inactive) http://avelire.com/A-Gnostic-Cycle http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/A-Gnostic-Cycle Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:11:34 +0000 The Art of Avelire 975945 A Gnostic Cycle was part of a group exhibition at the Wright Museum, (Beloit, WI) titled Wake in April/May 2010. A suspended, modern-day mandala, A Gnostic Cycle was constructed from a mix of steel, human hair, eggs, ladybirds, thorns and other miscellaneous materials. It is a visual commentary on the youth of the Western world today searching for alternative methods, such as drugs, in order to fulfill the process of gnostic inner illumination/individuation. For the full artist statement, click here. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975945/DSC_4657.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="1000" width_o="2048" height_o="3059" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975945/DSC_4657_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975945/DSC_4666.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="1000" width_o="2048" height_o="3059" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975945/DSC_4666_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://avelire.com/A-Symbolic-Decline http://avelire.com/following/avelire.com/A-Symbolic-Decline Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:31:35 +0000 The Art of Avelire 975741 Solo exhibition at Sika Gallery in Bali, Indonesia, in January 2011. "Progression. We have become obsessed with the advancement of mankind, with becoming the civilised, rational individual. From the Enlightenment Period onwards, objectivity and scientific proof have become the cornerstones of the educated world today. Any traces of the 'primitive' are denied; suggestions of the supernatural and religion have become taboo. However, man is, by nature, irrational. According to Carl Jung's theories, symbolic rituals contribute to a stable psyche. This extreme focus on progression ironically hinders individual growth. A Symbolic Decline explores this dichotomy of modern man..." For the full statement, click here. Images from the exhibition are below. In general, these pieces were larger installation pieces ranging from 60 centimeters in length to 2 metres or more. Unfortunately, titles and dimensions cannot be inputted at this time. Check back soon for details on each piece or email me (avelire@gmail.com) if you have any questions. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/a symbolic decline invite.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" width_o="720" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/a symbolic decline invite_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/current state1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="720" height_o="540" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/current state1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/current state2.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/current state2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/deterioration of self.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/deterioration of self_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/faith in science.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/faith in science_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/infertile1.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/infertile1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/infertile2.jpg" border="0" width="478" height="720" width_o="478" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/infertile2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/nurture1.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/nurture1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/nurture2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="720" height_o="540" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/nurture2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/prayer circle1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="650" width_o="720" height_o="699" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/prayer circle1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/prayer circle2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="565" width_o="720" height_o="608" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/prayer circle2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/second skin.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/second skin_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/second skin2.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/second skin2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/stillbirth1.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/stillbirth1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/stillbirth2.jpg" border="0" width="540" height="720" width_o="540" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/stillbirth2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/truncated flow.jpg" border="0" width="535" height="720" width_o="535" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79427/975741/truncated flow_o.jpg" align="left" />