In Conversation: Collector Hogi Hyun & Artist Alfredo Esquillo Jr.

What can collectors do to support artists in their career? Korean-American collector Hogi Hyun and Filipino artist Alfredo Esquillo Jr. share their insights through a conversation about their collector-artist relationship, which started in 2008. They speak about commissioned paintings, the Yale-NUS art lending programme, and the importance of sharing artworks with the greater public.

Inspirations and Influences of Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia: Philippines

What shapes an artist’s work and what contemplation do they bring along with them?

Wawi Navarroza (Silverlens) and Christina Lopez (The Drawing Room) are two artists based in the Philippines but working with different techniques, mediums and processes.

Come take a peek into their studios in Manila as they share how they explore different expressions and what they hope their works can convey

The Journey of Art Collecting through the Lens of Ivy Lam & William Ng

Anyone can get into art collecting and it need not be an intimidating experience. Hear it from Ivy Lam, Senior Manager at National Heritage Board and Co-Founder of SEED the Art Space, and William Ng, Principal Architect at STUDIO WILLS + Architects.

They may have started art collecting differently and developed their own approaches over the years, but share a common love for art and how they resonate personally with the artworks they collect.

This is also why S.E.A. Focus is committed to be the platform where the art community comes together for vibrant exchanges and dialogues–where artistic talents are discovered and new connections are fostered.