Since its establishment in 1994, the entity known as :Phunk Studio has successfully straddled between cultures and ideas. Founded by Singaporeans Alvin Tan, Melvin Chee, Jackson Tan, and William Chen, the quartet won numerous accolades for their uncanny skill sets to integrate both horizontally and vertically into their works; with a fusion of Hong Kong pulp fiction, Japanese anime, Chinese folklore, Western mainstream, Asian subculture, conceptual art, and commercial design (with Nokia, Nike, Levi’s, and etc…)
These ideals can fabricate a maelstrom of concepts and focuses during the process, resulting in an incoherent creation for others. However, :Phunk Studio is able to assimilate each components, in their original forms, into a larger concept without much difficulty. This is most apparent in the group’s latest exhibition, Universe, where the collective showcase their boundless creativity. The show touch upon the idea of an individual in the contemporary world of globalization and advancement, a world where contradicting notions can exist side-by-side. Universe is currently on display at Gallery J★Chen, in Taipei, Taiwan. The exhibition will be on view till February 10th.
Gallery J★Chen
3F, No. 40, Lane 161, Sec. 1,
Dun Hua South Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Exhibition Date: 01.19.2008 ~ 02.10.2008
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