State of the Arts - SAW 2022 - Robert Zhao and Tan Boon Hui

Singaporean artist Robert Zhao’s artistic practice investigates man’s relationship with nature, through narratives in print, film and photography. Robert speaks to Tan Boon Hui about the evolution and philosophy of his practice. From his time as a photography major at Polytechnic to the work he made from his 26th floor window during Singapore's pandemic lock down.

Robert Zhao (b. 1982) is a multi-disciplinary artist who blends reality and fiction in his works. Strongly informed by his observations and ongoing research into the natural world, Zhao adopts a practice that investigates and unravels the intertwining relationship between humans and their habitats.