25.2.09

Art

One of the things that I have wanted to do with the restaurant from the outset was to be a gallery for local budding artists. This idea was spawned while I was working in the U.S for a restaurant group that had a world class art collection in every restaurant they operated. They believed that displaying art across a wide variety of disciplines initiated a sense of contextuality in their restaurants. The works they chose  would represent the location geographically or historically and thus add texture to the restaurant as a whole. My aim is similar, to showcase work from local artists across a variety of disciplines to not only enhance the restaurant aesthetic but to offer them a public space that will hopefully engage our guests and expand the exposure of the artists. 

Our first artist is Photographer Felix Hug who is based in Singapore and shoots around Asia focusing on the unique landscapes, people and cultures that may escape the normal eye. His work is truly extraordinary with great depth and clarity. He is currently in the process of choosing his works for display, but I am confident that his work will speak for itself. Check out his site to see some of his past work. Cheers!


2 comments:

Jo said...

Hi JM,

Was at Spruce this afternoon, and noticed two pieces of works right at the back of the restaurant - both with lush greenery. Are those Felix Hug's works?

Surfed his sites but neither works are there. Can share with me where to get them? Thanksss!

Cheers.

ChefTJM said...

Jo:
Yes those are his works. Please contact him directly through his website for further details. All the best.

Travis