“People are simply to occupied to notice such a tiny thing on the ground; they have lost connection with nature, therefore, with their soul.”
Elena Lo GiudiceItalian artist
Elena Lo Giudice (b. 1981) is an Italian visual artist. Born in Hong Kong, she spent her early childhood there for five years before relocating to Singapore, where she resided for five more years. At the age of ten, she moved with her family to Umbria, Italy, where she was exposed to a different way of living. After spending nearly two decades there, she moved to The Netherlands and took a long break from exhibitions to be fully present in raising her child. In 2017 she returned to Singapore, where she currently resides and continues to create art. Her multicultural upbringing is reflected throughout her work.
Paradise Lost
When I returned to Singapore after 27 years, I started wandering the streets and photographing little details that caught my eye.
One day, while I was waiting for the bus, I noticed a bunch of seeds on the ground, beside the caos of a busy street. I photographed them as a reminder of what was there and is now forgotten. Nobody noticed all those beautiful seeds, nobody looked down at their feet. The story of Orchard Road and its plantations has been forgotten and most people are not aware of what it’s name stands for.
Paradise lost 1/2, 2020 | paper, glue on paper | 100 x 70 cm
Paradise lost 1/2, 2020 | paper, glue on paper | 100 x 70 cm
I found great beauty in those seeds; they reminded me of an idyllic place, a green island that is now covered in concrete and steel. People are simply to occupied to notice such a tiny thing on the ground; they have lost connection with nature, therefore, with their soul.
These works are about grief, abandoning one’s safe haven, repairing fractures, preserving traditions, facing our own scars, trying to become a better version of ourselves, mending a broken heart, finding beauty in the midst of caos, finally understanding that things have changed.
artworks display at Suite 88 Home of Superbroadcast
artworks display at Suite 88 Home of Superbroadcast
artworks display at Suite 88 Home of Superbroadcast
Paradise Lost
An evening of art and international appreciation. We are truly humbled to have hosted the Deputy Chief of Mission from the Embassy of Indonesia in Singapore at Elena’s exhibition. It was a profound honor to witness how her work resonates across cultures and connects us all.
What a night! 🌍✨ Elena’s first solo exhibition drew an amazing crowd from every corner of the globe! From Asia to Europe, guests flew in to celebrate this huge milestone in Singapore. Thank you to everyone who made it so magical
