Quek’s work is deeply preoccupied with liminality—the in-between states of existence. In Fugitive Time , a kinetic sculpture of suspended copper filaments, he channels the impermanence of moments. Each fiber shivers at the viewer’s touch, casting fractal patterns on the wall, a reminder that our presence alters everything we observe. Elsewhere, Echo Chamber —a ring of audio-responsive panels—translates visitors’ whispers into shimmering waveforms, a communal act of vulnerability turned into art.
Zachariah Quek’s latest solo exhibition, Ethereal Currents , is not merely a showcase of art—it’s an immersive portal into the subconscious, a place where light, shadow, and emotion collide in a symphony of visual poetry. Held in a converted warehouse bathed in the soft glow of programmable LED lights, Quek’s work transcends the expected, inviting viewers to lose themselves in a labyrinth of abstract textures and haunting metaphors. zachariah quek
Ethereal Currents runs until December 15 at Nexus Gallery. Tickets sell out—don’t miss the current, or you might miss yourself. Ethereal Currents runs until December 15 at Nexus Gallery
Quek isn’t just a visual artist—he’s an alchemist of emotions. His mastery of unconventional materials and digital interactivity elevates Ethereal Currents beyond the “art show” label; it’s an experience that demands your senses and your soul. The only drawback? You’ll want to stay forever, and the silent ache of leaving lingers long after the lights dim. a place where light