Art Director
Ryan Mario
Ryan Mario is an Art Consultant by profession and an art journalist by passion. As a Singaporean writer of contemporary arts, Mario has developed a keen conceptual sense towards the analysis of artworks artistic paradigms in the market. Mario’s primary research trajectory is on the economic and cultural balance in the art business and his works mostly delve into the social and cultural impacts in local contexts. He has aided both emerging artists and industry heavyweights with the documentations of their works and contributed to many major art events and fairs internationally.
Through his writings and art education initiatives, Mario aims to fortify Singapore’s creative diplomacy with other countries within the art sector. Through his extensive connection within the industry, Mario has helped several private and corporate collectors in fulfilling their intended art vision. He is the Managing Editor of Art Herald Magazine as well as the writer and co-editor for the art books of the Art Connects Women Exhibitions 2019 and 2020 in Dubai.
Gallery & Project Director
Yosua Ng
Built on his experiences in overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, Yosua ensures the successful implementation of our clients’ vision into reality. Responsible in ensuring a calibrated balance between creative and commercial sustainability, Yosua sought for innovative solutions ensure maintainability of all the implemented projects.
Yosua is the Director of Envirocare Water & Wastewater Engineering Pte Ltd, PT Envirocare Indonesia and PT Envirotama Carelestari.
Yosua holds a Bachelor (Hons) of Science (Project & Facilities Management) (Honors) from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Team of Writers
Neo Hui-Lyn & Teresa Chia
Hui-Lyn has taken her A Levels in Visual Art, English Literature, and History. She is currently pursuing a major in the arts and humanities at the National University of Singapore. Between her time spent in co-curricular activities, such as literary and editorial clubs and choir, she has also dabbled in various art forms – from the piano to creative writing and the dramatic arts – in her spare time.
Initially a student from the School of the Arts (SOTA) and later Holy Innocents High School arts programme, Teresa has undergone her education in visual arts for 7 years. With her vast knowledge in the various mediums and art forms, she enjoys dabbling in painting, sculpting, film, and digital photography. As a Mass Communication student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Teresa teaches journalism and media writing to lower-secondary students. Due to the nature of her job, Teresa has developed an inclination towards interacting and socialising with people.
Featured Artists & Partners
Melissa Teo & Joe Ang Kian Hoe
Melissa started painting full time after shelving her job in art education and has had several solo exhibitions since. Melissa's works are discernible through her bold and expressive use of colours, strong lines, and textural layering. The two recurrent themes addressed by the artist are historical Singaporean architecture and regional endangered wildlife. Melissa is well versed in several mediums including digital art.
Graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2016, Joe specializes on Oil Painting, Murals as well as Interior Designing for various residential and commercial spaces. Not contented to dwell within his comfort zone with traditional painting techniques, Joe’s recent works focused on the use of metals to express his concept on building equipment and skyscrapers. Since then, Joe had his first solo exhibition in The National University of Singapore Society Guild House, and successfully delivered many commissioned art pieces which include large murals and stunning centerpieces. A rising artist poised to make a big impact in the coming years, certainly one to watch out for!