FYEROOL DARMA

2011-12-22T10:10:00.000-08:00

F O R A C A D E M I A

"...in a drop of water, the little mute boy was looking for his voice..."
The Little Mute Boy, F. G. Lorca

Didiamkan Atau Sahaja, Mendiam / Muted or Just, Keeping Silent
30 cm x 30 cm (each)
Acrylic, Graphite & Emulsion on Wood

(left)
Si Dia Yang Di Diamkan /That Muted He
61 cm x 91 cm
Acrylic, Oil & Graphite on Wood

(right)
Menyuarakan Suara-suara Si Dia / Voicing His Voices
181 cm x 51 cm
Chalk & Emulsion on Wood

A set of exploratory works on two dimension, inspired by a stanza from the above poem, speaks of an individual's search in seeking for his language as a means to voice out his thoughts on the pressures of growing up in a merit-based society.. .

(Miscellaneous Research & Studies)

(Thank you Wafa for the pictures)

2011-12-14T12:36:00.000-08:00

Works in progress for Daixy Galasy with Dina Rozana...

2011-11-26T13:13:00.000-08:00

F O R A C A D E M I A

2011-10-28T10:07:00.000-07:00

F O R A C A D E M I A

2011-10-26T05:59:00.000-07:00

F O R A C A D E M I A
(again) reinterpreting Federico G. L. (again)

"...in a drop of water, the little boy was looking for his voice..."

2011-10-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

SQUARES INVASION – The 50 × 50 Painting Show 2011
INS TINC Gallery
20-31 October 2011

This open call was aimed at promoting painting as an art form for up-and-coming local (Singapore based) painters to showcase their works, to be recognized and gain exposure through Instinc Prize and People's Prize.

The opening was the announcement of the Instinc Prize (Ben Puah) and Merit Prize (Dina Razak & Fyerool Darma).

The People's Prize will only be announce after heavy "Like(s)" on the 31st October 2011. Many many wonderful paintings to view! Visit the link and support your favorite paintings!

Thank you to Shih Yun & Shanen of Ins Tinc for the awesome reception and the good people who came by and said hello. Thank you to those who came in spirits too! :)

Thank you Mitchy Witchy and Dina Razak (I love stealing your photos!)

2011-10-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

Boy Sits to Wait for Little Miss's found a home in down south, Australia.

Thank you Mindy!

2011-10-15T10:04:00.000-07:00

I've abandoned you for long. now to rekindle, you are invited...

*please press the invite to get the details of the open call showcase too. ;)

2011-10-12T10:19:00.000-07:00

I've been missing because of academia. I apologise.

photo by Duong Zoey Nguyen

2011-08-12T10:04:00.000-07:00

R E K A N
The Sketchbook Project

No. 2: Strangling a Solo Dance , Graphite on paper, 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm, 2011.

2011-08-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Seek Me, Acrylic and colour pencil on paper, 19 cm x 19 cm, 2011.

2011-08-10T21:23:00.000-07:00

Fisherman's Son, Graphite on paper, 15 cm x 15 cm, 2011.

2011-08-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

R E K A N
The Sketchbook Project

No. 1: Her On Heronaedas , Graphite on paper, 12.7 x 17.8 cm

2011-08-08T06:33:00.000-07:00

The Sketchbook Project : R E K A N

I'll be part of The Sketchbook Project. The book (along with other books by other wonderful people) will be touring to Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and US. After which, the book will be permanently kept at the Brooklyn Art Library. Check out Art House Co-op for the details.

Hopefully I'll be making a print of some of the sketches too.

2011-08-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

Balding Badger, Graphite on paper, 10 cm x 15 cm, 2011.

Heroniclitus, Graphite on paper, 15 cm x 22 cm, 2011.

2011-08-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

SQUARES INVASION- The 50CMx50CM Painting Show 2011 (20-31 OCT 2011), brought to you by INSTINC. Its aims is to promote painting as an art form which seems to be forgotten as the art scene embraces more video and installation works, and create a platform for talented up-and-coming local painters to showcase their works and get recognition & exposure through INSTINC PRIZE and PEOPLE'S PRIZE.

and so, I did a new painting for this and it'll be exhibited alongside other gooder shortlisted works!

Visit Instinc for more updates!

2011-07-19T21:36:00.000-07:00

Sarah as a Gibonkey , Graphite on paper, 29.7 x 42 cm, 2011.

2011-07-11T04:37:00.000-07:00

I'm part of a group show with Davy Animas, Kate Hodal, Menk Fairuz, mr brown and Rae Lim.
The exhibition runs from 16th July - 23rd July 2011 at Goodman Arts Center.
If you're clueless, it's at the old LASALLE campus.

Drawings and mostly drawings.

Come down if you're around the area!

Opening is at 7.30 pm

The City Limits for more info.

2011-07-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

words out, Paintings Findings, Singapore Collection will be available end of July 2011.

The iphone app will feature works by Ashley Yeo, Ben Puah, Justin Lee, Rosihan Dahim, Steve Chua and myself.

thanks to Benedict of ArtHappen!

2011-07-07T09:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the wonderful people who organized the event and to the people who came down too!

Below are some photos from the art market.

*photos from Dina Dinella and minimART

2011-06-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

"for young contemporary artists in Singapore and collectors to acquire potential local collections"

i'll be here, with new drawings and paintings. see you if you're around the area!

2011-05-30T12:44:00.001-07:00

Run With Me, Graphite on paper, 19 x 19cm, 2011.

2011-05-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Director, Graphite on paper, 23 x 23cm, 2011.

Graceful Duck, Graphite & acrylic on paper, 21 x 29.7cm, 2011.

The sketch above was for Sentosa's Red & Yellow flag day. It was unfortunately rejected cause the organisers thought it looked pervetic and weird. I find that humorous.

2011-05-23T10:59:00.000-07:00

Sketch of a birdfish.

Birdfish, Graphite on paper, 23 x 25cm, 2011.

2011-05-02T09:05:00.000-07:00

Doodle Monday

When at Pigeon Hole, Graphite & acrylic on paper, 21.0 x 29.7cm, 2011.

2011-04-29T03:10:00.000-07:00

Letter Playground is, well it's a playground for all the type heads! Check the awesome site out! Thank you good folks!

2011-04-27T06:11:00.000-07:00

1 for the Society

GOOOD NEWS!
Beginning is available as a print and on tshirt at
It's a MINI - 7" X 10", fine art print on bright white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using an advanced digital dry ink method to ensure vibrant image quality. Custom trimmed with 1" border for framing.
So, get yours online from them good folks!

2011-04-27T04:26:00.000-07:00

I bought a carbonless paper pad yesterday. And am loving it!

Swordfish, Pen on Carbonless paper, 10.5 x 14.8 cm, 2011.

Submarine, Pen on Carbonless paper, 10.5 x 14.8 cm, 2011.

2011-04-26T06:04:00.000-07:00

Silence of the Lamb, Jonathan Demme, 1991.

Inspired from one of my favourite films ever.. .
differences are however, the painting i did is of a bee instead of a moth.

Close Call, Digital Pen, 92.81 x 65.6 cm, 2011.

2011-04-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Doodle Monday

Sleepy Eyes, Pen on paper, 21.0 x 29.7cm, 2011.

2011-04-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

Lie to Me, Graphite and lipstick on paper, 11.2 x 21.2 cm, 2011.

2011-04-20T00:13:00.000-07:00

Seek, Watercolour wash & graphite on Relief print, 18 x 13cm, 2011.

Boogeyman, Acrylic on Relief print (1/1), 13 x 18cm, 2011.

Weigh In, Weigh Out, Graphite on Relief print (1/1), 20 x 13cm, 2011.

The Beginning, Acrylic on paper, 13 x 20cm, 2011.

2011-04-19T10:40:00.000-07:00

RHINOCEROS: has four legs and one horn
is not a collective. just a loose bunch of folks who enjoys afternoon coffee to beat them Monday blues.

2011-04-18T11:14:00.001-07:00

"Chance encounters are what keep us going."
Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

2011-04-17T03:46:00.000-07:00

Some Boy, Graphite on paper, 21 x 28.5cm, 2011

Fish in Dish Graphite on paper, 21.5 x 28 cm, 2011.

Alberto Knoxed, Graphite on treated paper, 18 x 20cm, 2011.

2011-04-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

digged out from the archives and thought i could work on this one better.

Empty, Graphite on paper, 15 x 21.5 cm, 2011.

err... still a no.

2011-04-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

new works in progress.

2011-02-20T06:37:00.000-08:00

The Beginning of Colouring the Hill Red, Graphite on paper, 55 x 79.5cm, 2010.

The Beginning of Colouring the Hill Red, Acrylic on wood, 75.8 x 75.8cm, 2010.

kult for the fortune issue. a small feature.
thanks ally and the good people at kult!

2011-01-01T10:15:00.000-08:00

hello.

for a better looking blog, a great year ahead and, beyond!

cheers!