Brett Crawford is a multidisciplinary artistand whose works range between painting, sculpture, design and murals of the road; every work by him is a cultural exchange between art, fashion and street culture. Playing with fairy-tale images and surreal settings, Crawford's canvases are populated with pop references and contemporary icons that prompt the viewer to seek hidden stories within.
The exhibition: January 11, 2023 at the Mandala Club in Singapore
Sandy Ma, International Specialist, Phillips, said: “We are delighted to present a series of stunning works created by Brett Crawford especially for the pop-up show in Singapore which coincides with the highly anticipated edition of ART SG. Following the success of Phillips-organized temporary exhibitions in Taipei, Shanghai, Jakarta and Seoul over the past four years, we are thrilled to bring a vibrant and captivating project to another major Asian city, highlighting its growing art scene. Crawford recently marked his auction debut in Phillips' Hong Kong Autumn Auction with 3MO SUPPORT which ignited competitive bidding and sold for over HK$2 million / US$258.451, 2,5 times the maximum pre-sale estimate. We look forward to introducing the works of this multi-talented artist to new audiences in Singapore and Southeast Asia".
The 3 works: 3DIFY, EMPATH3TIC, R3ALITY 2022
Brett Crawford, said: “… I want to be remembered for the community work I do, the art I make, and the lives of the people I connect with. I'm very attached to the idea of Pinocchio's quest to be a real boy. I created a new coming of age story about Pinocchio. I wondered what happened to that brave little boy, and so I created a story about him as a young adult, in his 20s or 30s with a wife and 3 kids. Looking forward to kicking off 2023 by meeting collectors and art lovers from across Asia during Singapore Art Week".
Crawford (Instagram profile) experienced a difficult childhood and adulthood, but completed his life's turn toward his now skyrocketing art career. His works pay homage to a plethora of pop culture and contemporary icons from Pinocchio to Nike sneakers. The exhibition includes 3DIFY, a graphite and acrylic on paper showing a mentor teaching a student how to be a kind, honest and hardworking human being;, a graphite, acrylic and gold leaf on paper with the message about opening the our hearts to understand other people's feelings; and BEN3VOLENT, a life-size wooden sculpture of a boy offering his heart, a self-portrait of the artist lovingly offering himself to his audience.
FUTURE UNTAPP3D Phillips Singapore – 11 January 2023, 12:00-18:00 (Singapore Time)
