Tan gek lin CV
Tan Gek Lin is a practicing ceramics artist whose attraction to all things handcrafted started when she was a child. Her interest in pottery took root when she attended an evening pottery course while studying in England in 1997. Upon her return to Singapore, she continued her pottery journey by taking lessons from master potter Dr Iskandar Jalil. She has participated in various group exhibitions, with a solo exhibition Show + Tell held in 2013. Her works have been commissioned by the National Heritage Board and Economic Development Board, among others.
“I am fascinated by how terms used in pottery are so often synonymous with that of the human form: the neck, the lip, the body, and so on. These inspire me in my work with clay. Forms and shapes captivate me. One might on occasion detect the form of a foot in the clouds, for example, or a fishtail among foliage on another. Just as one might discern such shapes whilst freely taking in nature, I would like others to be able to interact with my works with the same serendipity, through their own senses emotions, thoughts, and reflections.”
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