In a booth shared with G Gallery, the Singapore-based Yeo Workshop is showcasing three Southeast Asian artists: Citra Sasmita, Maryanto, and Noor Mahnun (Anum). One of the many curated presentations that Frieze has become known for, the artworks on view explore themes of identity, memory, and the impact of colonialism across generations.
A highlight will be Sasmita’s The Weaver of Myth (2026), a painting with beads, pearls, and fabric woven into the surface. The self-taught artist investigates Balinese iconography and myths, reimagining traditional imagery to subvert the male gaze and patriarchal systems depicted. Taking as a starting point the 15th-century tradition of Kamasan painting in which women were sexualized and viewed as evil, Sasmita challenges the gender hierarchy and depicts strong, powerful women. Her works for Frieze are mounted on textile as a nod to the use of fabric in Bali to communicate during colonial trade wars.
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