Biography
As a photographic artist, I employ the medium of photography to interweave the threads of antiquity and modernity. Through meticulous hand-manipulation of photographic prints and the fusion of mythical narratives, I embark on imaginative, non-linear storytelling that transcends the constraints of time. The resulting images are imbued with an aura of intimacy and mystery, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate relationships between humankind, the natural world, and the fluidity of time.
Alvin Ng is a Southeast Asian photographic artist and educator based in Singapore. Like a dreamweaver, Alvin straddles realms of reality and fantasy, crafting works whose ethereal presence echoes whispers of ancient myths and the hidden magic in the everyday. His art evokes an entrancing allure that transcends temporal boundaries, inviting viewers to embark on a voyage towards the wonder of the worlds beyond the world.
Selected Clients
- The National Library Board of Singapore (Education)
- Sony Singapore (Education)
- Deck Singapore (Education)
- The Smart Local
- Rice Media
- Klook
- VICE ASIA
- Canon Asia
- M & C Saatchi
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- Club Med Resorts
- Lo & Behold Group
- Monocle
- INK-Global
- Third Paragraph Interior
Writings/Publications
- 2024: Der Greif Issue 17 - One Day Soon - Curated by Torbjørn Rødland, Printed
- 2024: Münchner Kammerspiele x Der Greif: Off to Elsewhere special poster publication, Printed
- 2024: Der Greif - Guest Room: Michael Famighetti, online
- 2023: Wonderful Machine: Spirit in the Material World: Alvin Ng for Monocle
- 2023: Der Greif - Guest Room: Daniel Boetker-Smith & Tanvi Mishra, online
- 2023: Weekend Portfolio feature on Musée Magazine, online
- 2023: Photographing The Metaphysical, With Alvin Ng, Darklight_Art, online
- 2022: Samsara — Departure and Reinvention on Lensculture, online
- 2022: Project 'Samsara' featured on Discarded Magazine, online
- 2022: Project 'Samsara' as Story of the Week, PhMuseum, UK
- 2021: 'A World Within...' as PhMuseum Top Picks of 2021, PhMuseum, UK
- 2021: Photos of Cosplayers Between the Worlds of Fiction and Reality, Vice Asia, Singapore
- 2021: Alvin Ng; 'A World Within...', Pupil Sphere, UK
- 2021: Issue No. 07, 'Unorthodox' by Pearl Press, USA (Group Curation)
- 2018: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival Holds One of the Most Epic Processions in Singapore, Rice Media, Singapore
Accolades
- 2024: Longlisted Artist for the Artphilein Photobook Contest 2024
- 2024: Shortlisted Artist for the OD Prize 2024
- 2024: Finalist for InCadaqués Open Call 2024
- 2024: Finalist for Singapore International Photography Festival (Photobook Category)
- 2024: Finalist for Fstoppers Architecture Photography Contest
- 2023: Longlisted for Foam Talent Call 2023
- 2022: Winner of Geste Paris Open Call for Paris Photo Festival 2022, France
- 2022: Top 10 Recipient of the Lensculture Critics' Awards 2022
- 2022: Shortlisted Artist for the Nera di Verzasca Prize 2022, Switzerland
- 2022: Shortlisted Artist for the Rotterdam Photo Festival 2022 XL, Netherlands
- 2022: Lenscratch Favourite Photographs of 2021
Selected Exhibitions / Mentions
- 2024: Exhibiting at Open Doors Gallery, London, UK (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibiting at Singapore International Photography Festival, Singapore (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibited at InCadaqués Open Call 2024, Cadaqués, Spain (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibited at Münchner Kammerspiele x Der Greif, Berlin, Germany (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibited at Alma Medana, Medana, Slovenia (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibited at Wasmeier Museum for Der Greif Studio, Munich, Germany (Group Exhibition)
- 2024: Exhibited at PhMuseum Days 2024 International Photo Festival, Bologna, Italy
(Photobook Dummy Showcase and Group Exhibition) - 2023: Exhibited at BJP for OpenWalls Arles, Arles, France (Group Exhibition)
- 2023: Exhibited at Kranj Photo Festival 2023, Kranj, Slovenia (Group Exhibition)
- 2023: Exhibited at London Photo Festival 2023, London, UK (Group Exhibition)
- 2023: Exhibited at Bull & Stein Gallery, Porto, Portugal (Group Exhibition)
- 2022: Exhibited at Geste Paris for Paris Photo Festival, Paris, France (Group Exhibition)
- 2022: Exhibited at Helsinki Photo Festival 2022, Helsinki, Finland (Group Exhibition)
- 2022: Video Projection Showcase at PhEST Festival Internazionaledi Fotografia, Monopoli, Italy
- 2021: Humble Arts Foundation #69 Group Show, Online
- 2021: Life Framer 'The Face of the Earth' Photo Competition Editor's Pick, Online
- 2020: The Last Minute Group Show, Singapore
- 2016: Noise Singapore Festival, Singapore
Say hello here!
Alvinnzh@gmail.com
Instagram: @alvinnzh