Through Reverie: Love and Memory at Whitestone Gallery Singapore features the works of Clasutta and C.K. Koh, exploring themes of love, relationships, and memory.
A lot gets left behind after a relationship evolves or comes to an end. It isn’t always the grand milestones, but rather the subtle, quiet details that prove hard to explain—habits that linger out of routine, stray fragments of conversation revisited out of nowhere, or a sudden rush of emotion triggered by something familiar. It is precisely these quiet threads of human experience that weave together Through Reverie: Love and Memory, a duo-solo exhibition bringing together Indonesian artist Clasutta and Malaysian artist C.K. Koh at Whitestone Gallery Singapore.
Clasutta’s solo presentation titled Roommates?. Photo credit: Whitestone Gallery Singapore
Running from May 9, 2026, the exhibition presents two distinct approaches to exploring the intersection between memory and personal experience. Though stemming from different backgrounds and artistic mediums, both artists shine a light on how we as human beings store, recall, and reframe the emotional chapters we have lived through.
The core section of the exhibition highlights Roommates?, the latest solo presentation by Clasutta. The Jakarta-based artist has built a reputation for expressive characters that regularly inhabit her imagery. At first glance, her visuals feel lighthearted, playful, and even adorable. But allow yourself to pause and look a little deeper, and more complex layers of emotion begin to surface—ranging from underlying anxiety and vulnerability to the subtle absurdity that so often permeates our day-to-day lives.
Clasutta’s solo presentation titled Roommates?. Photo credit: Whitestone Gallery Singapore
In Roommates?, Clasutta unpacks the delicate dynamics that unfold within a relationship. Her works speak to how intimacy is forged not merely through grand romantic gestures, but through shared routines, quiet compromises, misunderstandings, and the tiny details that gradually weave themselves into the fabric of daily life.
Rather than offering a neat, linear narrative, Clasutta leaves space for viewers to discover their own lived experiences within her art. Many of the scenarios feel strikingly familiar—like gentle nods to moments we have all felt at some point, yet struggled to put into words. This is where the magic of her work truly lies: it delivers something that feels intimately close, while remaining just a little bit lingeringly haunting.
Clasutta alongside one of her artworks. Photo credit: Whitestone Gallery Singapore.
Meanwhile, C.K. Koh brings forth Folded Glimpses, a presentation built around his personal photographic archives. Through these works, the Malaysian artist examines how memories continuously shift and evolve over time. Moments that originally seemed ordinary take on entirely new meanings when revisited from a reflective distance.
The recurring figure of "Box Boy" acts as a companion guiding viewers through these fragmented memories. The presence of this character creates a reassuring sense of continuity amidst varying scenes and experiences, while subtly reminding us that our relationship with the past is never static, but forever dynamic.
Selected works featured in the Through Reverie: Love and Memory exhibition. Photo credit: Whitestone Gallery Singapore.
Through the distinct visions of Clasutta and C.K. Koh, Through Reverie: Love and Memory doesn't attempt to provide definitive answers about love or memory. Instead, it holds open a space to remember, to reflect, and perhaps to rediscover tiny, forgotten pieces of ourselves. Because so often, the things that leave the deepest mark on our lives aren't the grandest—they are the ones that quietly stay behind in our memories.
The exhibition is on view through June 28, 2026, at Whitestone Gallery Singapore, with doors closed every Monday and on public holidays.
