Thursday, March 12, 2009

"igolf" As one show finished, another is just set to begin ....


Artist Biography:
Kisslan Chan is a contemporary sculptor from Hong Kong. He obtained his BFA in sculpture at BYU-Hawaii. When he studied at BYU-Hawaii, he fell in love with the game of golf because it relates so well with his dreams. It is for this reason he has combined golf with fine arts to express himself. Kisslan foresees spacious golf courses in the future becoming galleries for his sculptures. His theme for his art works is about the relationship of love, especially focusing on a series of dialogues between couples who are in love.

Artist Statement:
Human beings experience many common dialogues in daily life that contain both positive and negative feelings. These may include hope, excitement, humor, despair, sadness and so on. I found it valuable to create my sculptures projecting some of these dialogues that are commonly heard in movies and commercials. The name of the show "igolf" comes from modern terms we find in popular devices such as the iphone, ipod, and the imac that reflect our technological world. In addition, the sound for "i" shares the same sound of the Chinese Mandarin word for "love." I would love to present and share my enthusiasm for my works. Please put yourselves into these works and hopefully you will be reminded of some significant experiences you and your love ones have shared.

"i golf" I won't support you anymore!


"i golf" Shall we talk?



"igolf" Is our relationship a comma or a period?

"igolf" XXXXXXX LXXX XX XXXXX

Search for the meaning at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille






"igolf" Can we start over again?





"igolf" You are my last hope!




"igolf" Don't miss your chance!

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"igolf" Why'd we have to break up?



"igolf" I have been waiting you for a long time...



"igolf" We are impossible! Let me go...

"igolf" Go away! Far far away!



"igolf" Only you can see my dream will come true!



"igolf" Calm down and slow down.


"igolf" Why I created this piece?




"igolf" Pick me... if you don't mind you can change my past destiny



100 used golf balls are gone within three days... I was watching the audiences on the 2nd floor, I could see that they loved and accepted this piece so much.

"igolf" Wow! Lots of people...





Kisslan's MFA final show is sucessfully finished. Thanks for those who always support and admire me! I'll never forget your helps & loves.