Symbiosis

Syaiful Aulia Garibaldi (b.1985, Indonesia) investigates the interconnected nature of ecologies, the world of microorganisms and ideas surrounding decomposition and life. Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Environmental Science at Universitas Indonesia, Syaiful draws upon scientific knowledge as a conceptual foundation for his artistic practice. His works demonstrate the intersection of art and science and often feature his engagement with natural organisms like mycelium, lichen and moss. Syaiful has exhibited in Indonesia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, France, Italy, Belgium and Hong Kong.

Zen Teh (b.1988, Singapore) is an artist and educator interested in man’s relationship with the natural world. Her art practice spans photography, sculpture and installation art. Teh has initiated collaborative interdisciplinary projects with artists, arts professionals and scientists to explore the impact of human activity on natural environments. Teh’s works have been showcased locally and regionally in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China. She was conferred the Young Artist Award by The National Arts Council, Singapore in 2021. She was an artist-in-residence at the International Studio Programme at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin, Germany in 2023.

The practice of Zulkifli Lee (b.1978, Malaysia) uses a material-based language to explore the dynamics between personalised and impersonalised forms, as well as the beauty and paradoxes present in our relationship with nature. Bridging Islamic aesthetic philosophies with contemporary principles, Zulkifli references traditional Islamic and Malay folk art to create minimal yet intricate compositions, often incorporating systematic and rhythmic geometric patterns. He embraces the element of chance and submits to the naturally occurring properties of the materials he works with, sharing the creation process with nature itself. Zulkifli is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has exhibited in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.