11th April 2026, 2-5pm
13th April 2026 — 30th April 2026
50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House #01-01, Singapore 249724
Exhibition Overview
Developed from his experiences between Singapore and China, the exhibition reflects on distance as both a physical and psychological condition. Through layered compositions, Tay brings together archival imagery, everyday scenes, and fragments of history, reconfiguring them into ambiguous visual narratives. These elements, often drawn from colonial references and collective memory, are removed from their original contexts and placed into new painterly environments, creating a tension between past and present.
While the works introduce more recognisable imagery, they remain open ended and resist fixed interpretation. Tay’s use of layering and illusion further blurs the boundary between the real and the imagined, inviting viewers to look more closely.
Rather than presenting definitive answers, Distance Resonance offers a space for reflection, encouraging viewers to consider how identity and belonging are shaped through memory, history, and lived experience.
About Willy Tay
Willy Tay received his formal training in fine art at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore, before furthering his studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, where he obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Art. His practice has been exhibited widely across Singapore and internationally, including presentations in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines.
His works have been shown in both solo and group exhibitions, and are held in public and private collections such as the Singapore Art Museum, DBS Bank, and the National Art Gallery in Bangkok. Tay is also the recipient of several awards, including recognition at the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards and the UOB Painting of the Year.
Practice and Direction
While painting remains central to his work, Tay continues to explore new possibilities beyond the canvas. His recent considerations include the potential integration of alternative materials and sculptural or textile-based approaches, suggesting an expanded direction that builds upon his longstanding interest in layering, structure, and material transformation.
Presented by iPreciation, a Singapore art gallery specialising in contemporary Asian art.
