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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Bamboo Spirit and the Bamboo in you.

Excited to see what experiments emerge from these fantastic people in the ad-hoc Textile Paper Lab. (Adel, Veron, CY, Agatha)

I have been busy getting the Bamboo Broadcast Studio for Alternative Ecology. As such, I couldn't hang out to see their pre-sessions.

I missed the opportunity to meet with Eko this time. Ruobing invited us (Post-Museum) to activate the space that Eko built as part of Alternative Ecology. She shared that Eko wanted people to 'use' it. In that sense, he didn't see the structures he built as beautiful spaces but places for community, action and hope.

While I may not know him, listening to the stories about him during the memorial (11th Jan), I felt I recognised him. I saw a human being who has lots to give to the world and a kindred spirit. I will be cheeky on this occasion and call this the "bamboo spirit". I recognised Eko because I have met others who had this "bamboo spirit" too. People with "bamboo" in them have always inspired me. They recharge my "hope-a-meter" because they had the "bamboo" in them to fight a good fight.

I wonder who, with that "bamboo spirit", inspired and influenced Eko on his path. Do share your "bamboo spirit" story.

Saturday, October 06, 2018

Soil and scars on display as part of the President's Young Talents 2018 exhibition

The works of artists (from left) Weixin Quek Chong, 30, Yanyun Chen, 31, Hilmi Johandi, 31, Zarina Muhammad, 36, and Debbie Ding, 34, will be shown at the President's Young Talents 2018 exhibition.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID

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OCT 2, 2018, 2:35 PM SGT

Melissa Sim

SINGAPORE - An artistic investigation into soil and an exploration of keloids and scars are just two of the works on display at the Singapore Art Museum at 8Q from Oct 4 till Jan 27.

This is part of the President's Young Talents 2018 exhibition, for which five promising young artists in Singapore have been commissioned to produce new works.

Prominent names in the local arts scene have emerged from previous editions of this exhibition, including film-maker Boo Junfeng and visual artist Donna Ong.

This year, the works of the five artists - Yanyun Chen, 31, Weixin Quek Chong, 30, Debbie Ding, 34, Hilmi Johandi, 31, and Zarina Muhammad, 36 - span painting, sculpture, photography, video and performance.

While there is no common theme, the artists, under the guidance of mentors, have attempted to push the boundaries of contemporary art.

Chong, for example, wants viewers to disengage from their instinct to rationalise when they step into her gallery, while Ding hopes visitors will take a closer look at something as ubiquitous as soil.

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This is the 7th edition of the exhibition, which culminates, this year, in a Grand Prize - a cash prize of $20,000 - and a People's Choice Award - a cash prize of $5,000.

Debbie Ding hopes visitors will take a closer look at something as ubiquitous as soil. ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID

For many of the artists, this is their biggest project yet.

"Usually my practice is so nomadic and fragmented. We just set up, execute and go," said Chong. "It's quite special to have a venue and to be able to test ideas in the space."

Weixin Quek Chong wants viewers to disengage from their instinct to rationalise when they step into her gallery. ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID

The artists had more than six months to work on the commissions and were able to work in the gallery space since mid-September.

Chong's mentor, artist Grace Tan, said it was a great opportunity to work with a younger artist.

"Conceptually, I didn't teach her anything. I just helped to push her deeper and I really enjoyed our dialogues about what is important to her, which included details like materials and textures," said Tan. The other mentors are artists David Chan, Jason Wee and Zaki Razak, and art historian and curator Roger Nelson.

Said Dr June Yap, director of curatorial, programmes and publication at the Singapore Art Museum: "It is a nice snapshot of where young artists are today. There is the experimental aspect and the works speak to personal interests, which can be expanded to more global concerns."

Friday, October 05, 2018

awesome forensics

Heard about their work some months back... but I didn't really understand what it was... but this Amnesty video shows what are some of the techniques Forensics Architecture use to investigate human rights violations.

Amazing work and different way of thinking how we can use architecture knowledge 'differently'.

Forensics Architecture is one of the nominees of Turner Prize this year.

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Growing 1000: Let's Get Together Party

http://www.facebook.com/events/135598646938405/
Growing 1000: Let's Get Together Party
14th Jan 2017
8pm - Midnight

Growing 1000: Let's Get Together party is a party for 1 Dies, 1000 Grow, an exhibition of Jeremy Hiah's new work. [http://www.facebook.com/events/1773286326327864/]

You may have heard that alternative art space Your MOTHER Gallery will be closing in a few months time. Sadly, this marks the end of a chapter in Singapore's art history.

The renaissancing of Singapore since 2000 see a process of rapid cultural development in Singapore through new cultural and social policies.

The arts is encouraged to flourish - by being bigger, stronger and faster. Today, we hear laments that the art scene is all art fairs and market forces - we lost our souls, or for some maybe we sold our souls.

Originated in the kitchen of the residence of artists Jeremy Hiah and Lina Adam, Your MOTHER Gallery was established on 31st Dec 2004 with a mission to provide an alternative and affordable art space. Subsequently, the gallery moved into their main hall. Despite the alterity, Your Mother Gallery drew a slew of artists (emerging and established) who would want to show there.

Your MOTHER gallery is quite different from other art galleries is an understatement. It is remarkably different because it is situated within the living room in the home of the artists. This gesture of sharing their personal space is a humble and meaningful one especially in the age of Singapore's Renaissance where the arts are not encouraged to be 'too humble'.

Growing 1000: Let's Get Together party is not about reflecting on the end of a chapter but how to start a better one.

Things don't just happen, and things don't just grow or keep growing.

On this occasion, let's get together for 2017.

There will be a DJ station - so bring your MP3 and spin your cool tunes for the night.

Potluck food & drinks - share with old friends and make new ones.

* use the board to discuss what you are bringing food, drinks & logistics!

SEE YOU THERE!

Monday, December 05, 2016

Interview with Huy of ZeroStation

http://www.artasiapacific.com/Blog/InvisibleFreedomConversationWithNguyenNhuHuy

INVISIBLE FREEDOM: CONVERSATION WITH NGUYEN NHU HUY

BY ALICE BAUER

Also see this links for Zerostation Site.

http://zerostationvn.org/ga0/

Monday, May 02, 2016

Opening of National Gallery part 4

Here are the pictures taken during the opening of the National Gallery. These set of photos were taken inside the National Gallery.

For more check out part 1, 2, 3,

National Gallery Website

Sunday, May 01, 2016

Opening of National Gallery part 3

Pictures from the opening festival of the National Gallery. These pictures are taken inside the National Gallery.

For other pictures check out 1, 2, & 4

National Gallery Website