Tham Siew Moi – Solo Exhibition – CONVERSATION

Still Life Poem Series 8 (静物诗篇系列 8) / 2026 / Oil on Canvas / 76x76cm / RM 7,500

The still-life objects represent pause, the passage of time and memories that have been preserved. The bird symbolises life, freedom and an ever-changing world. One remains still, while the other is filled with spirit and ready to take flight at any moment. Within the painting, they appear to observe and respond to one another.

The bird seems to be listening to the stories held within the objects, while its presence gives the still life renewed vitality and emotion. This silent conversation creates a subtle connection between stillness and movement, past and present, holding on and letting go.

Objek alam benda melambangkan persinggahan, perjalanan waktu dan kenangan yang tersimpan. Burung pula melambangkan kehidupan, kebebasan dan dunia yang sentiasa berubah. Satu kekal diam, manakala satu lagi penuh semangat dan bersedia untuk terbang pada bila-bila masa. Kedua-duanya saling memandang dan berinteraksi di dalam karya ini.

Burung itu seolah-olah sedang mendengar kisah silam yang tersimpan di dalam objek tersebut. Kehadirannya pula memberikan nafas, kehidupan dan emosi baharu kepada alam benda itu. Perbualan tanpa suara ini mewujudkan hubungan halus antara ketenangan dan pergerakan, masa lalu dan masa kini, memiliki dan melepaskan.

静物代表停留、时间与被保存的记忆;鸟儿则象征生命、自由与不断变化的世界。一个静止不动,一个充满灵性与随时展翅的可能,两者在画面中相互凝视、彼此回应。

鸟儿仿佛正在倾听静物所承载的往事,而静物也因鸟儿的到来,重新获得生命与情感。这场无声的交流,让静止与流动、过去与现在、拥有与离开之间产生微妙的联系。           

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