Is it truly important for an image in the photographic medium to be seen, or is it enough for it to be felt? Perhaps visibility is not the main concern. This line of questioning has stayed with me in looking for the true intention of a piece - beyond surface perception.
Comma Space is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Liu Liling.
In this presentation, Liu explores the element of light as both the subject and source for her image-making. Enlarged to different scales within an enclosed square space, her images function as passageways, creating an in-between space where each encounter becomes a point of transition.
Liu considers the photographic medium to be self-reflexive and open, allowing for diverse approaches to constructing images. She works closely with devices like the fine art printer and a scanner to achieve the various surface qualities. For her, these surfaces function as a contact point that opens up the possibility of two-dimensional planes extending into space. In previous solo exhibitions, she explored how images could frame spaces within the exhibition setting, acting as a window or a place for unhurried observation.
This installation continues these interests within a contained, almost cuboid environment. It invites reflection on the relationship between seeing and sensing, encouraging audiences to contemplate their personal engagement with art as a lived experience.
All photographs courtesy of Michelle Yap.
I would also like to thank Cheong Kah Kit, KentaWorks Graphic, and the National Arts Council for helping me realise this presentation.