Languages have idiomatic expressions to describe food and the act of consumption. Often, they connote parallels to experiences faced in life. In this work, Kim Hong is inspired to examine some of these idioms and colloquial phrases and serve these varied flavours of life in the form of bite-sized dishes. 

Carrot and Stick
Jiak Kantang
Full of Beans

Which are the phrases that resonate with you the most? Visit the exhibition to find out!

By Sim Kim Hong

To see Kim Hong’s final piece, ccome down to the SOTA Art Gallery from 4 March to 13 March 2020.

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