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In ‘A Collective Glow,’ Gigi Chen’s Surreal Acrylic Paintings Channel Togetherness and Safety

19 Jun, 2024

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“From Above” (2023), acrylic on wood, 15 x 11 ⅛ inches. All images © Gigi Chen, shared with permission

Bluebirds are often associated with happiness, love, hope, and positivity, making them an apt subject for New York-based artist Gigi Chen (previously), whose surreal paintings of wildlife merge the animal kingdom with symbols of home, comfort, and connection.

In her forthcoming solo exhibition A Collective Glow at Beinart Gallery in Melbourne, Chen continues to explore emotional ties between animals and the environment. In “A Sparrow’s Song,” a bird’s body radiates with neon pink hearts, while in “A Collective Glow,” half a dozen house sparrows stitch up a gleaming cavity in a pigeon’s breast.

Chen’s newest series considers the relationship between nature and mythology along with autobiographical narratives of the complexities of family, safety, love, and a sense of belonging. Her works incorporate otherworldly, dream-like imagery that draws on childhood associations with movies and television featuring magical animals. “The paintings prominently feature creatures—usually birds—acting as conduits for Chen and her own stories,” says a gallery statement.

A Collective Glow runs from June 23 to July 17. Find more on Chen’s website and Instagram.

 

an acrylic painting of six house sparrows with pink thread in their beaks, stitching up a glowing red cavity in a pigeon's breast

“A Collective Glow” (2022), acrylic on wood, 22.5 x 32 inches

a vertical acrylic painting of a deceased sparrow with a series of neon pink hearts emanating from its chest

“A Sparrow’s Song” (2024), acrylic on wood, 12 x 18 inches

an egret at the shoreline among some reeds, glowing in the light of some candles on rocks, one of which is shaped like a house

“Burn So Bright” (2024), acrylic on wood, 18 x 24 inches

an acrylic painting of a young deer eating grass, looking at the viewer, with a pink crystal on its forehead

“At a Glance” (2024), acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 inches

an acrylic painting of a white horse walking on the banks of a river, with glowing yellow spots in the background like fireflies

“Murmurations” (2024), acrylic on wood, 21.5 x 14.5 inches

an acrylic painting on a wood panel of a bluebird with a star on its breast, perched in a painted frame, which has been cut and shaped around the edges

“From Within” (2024), acrylic on wood, 15 x 11 ⅛ inches

an acrylic painting of a white speckled horse eating on the shore of some water, with dense foliage behind it

“Midnight” (2024), acrylic on wood, 20 x 24 inches

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ABB receives EPD status for gearless mill drive ring motor

ABB receives EPD status for gearless mill drive ring motor

ABB has gained Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) status for its Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) ring motor — technology used to drive large grinding mills in the mining industry.

An EPD is a standardised document that provides detailed information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle. Based on a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, the EPD highlights ABB’s commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility and supporting customers in making informed decisions on sustainability in their supply chains.

ABB analysed the environmental impact of a ring motor across its entire life cycle from supply chain and production to usage and end-of-life disposal. The study was conducted for a ring motor of a semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill with an installed power of 24 MW and was based on a reference service life of 25 years.

“Sustainability is at the core of our purpose at ABB, influencing how we operate and innovate for customers,” said Andrea Quinta, Sustainability Specialist at ABB. “By earning the Environmental Product Declaration for our ring motor, we emphasise our environmental stewardship and industry leadership for this technology. We adhered to the highest standards throughout this process, as we do in the ABB Ring Motor factory every day. This recognition highlights to the mining industry what they are bringing into their own operations when they work with ABB.”

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The full EPD for the ABB GMD Ring Motor can be viewed on EPD International.

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