?|… ‘What’s behind?’ She pondered. With eyes fixated at the sight before her, a momentary pause led to a surge of eclectic ideas that flooded her mind. A daunting presence, or a pining heart? An anticipatory future, or a forgotten past… A surprise, a void, or a challenge to deal? A reason to rejoice, or […]
Read more "?|…"Worn In. We don’t believe in perfect homes. We believe in homes that reflect who you are inside, which is just a bit rubbish but very comfortable. That’s why we have created our 2018 signature collection, worn in, so that we can all go home to face the reality of ourselves. Living rooms […]
Read more "Worn In"Mechanical Dance Mechanical Dance (2018) is a visual behavioural study on a series of small ‘artefacts’. The ‘artefacts’ are machines made of different everyday objects, powered by an electrical mechanism to create varied movement(s). Thus, each ‘artefact’ has developed its own distinct ‘behaviour’. Observations of the machines’ individualistic ‘behaviours’ were recorded through mark-makings (charcoal, […]
Read more "Mechanical Dance"The second of four featured interviews covering six different aedge 2018 artists, this post will reveal more insights into Sim Kim Hong’s thoughts and processes whilst making ?|… Artist’s Write-up A series of doors that draw parallels with the cognitive process for ideation: a confrontation with a seemingly inaccessible barricade, as well as an admittance to […]
Read more "FEATURED: Interview with Artist behind ?|…"The following activity worksheets are designed for students and young adults. These activity sheets can guide visitors to see, think and wonder about the works on exhibit. See! This worksheet encourages visitors to examine the artworks in detail, and match them to thumbnails in the worksheet. The second activity requires visitors to use a pencil […]
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Set within the physical context of the Singapore Art Museum, this work draws on the theme of change and conservation. In Historical Details (I), elements of the significantly preserved façade of the museum have been displaced and reinvented. The new configuration of the museum’s interior re-examines history, and discusses how history can be recorded and […]
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Being an artist who works predominantly with clay, I would like to continue this journey, as it has been one of experimentation, discovery and reflection. Essentially, I am very meticulous when it comes to making functional wares, such that fellow artists whom I worked with at Thow Kuang Pottery Jungle have commented that my works […]
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Spaces, surfaces and forms and their countless physical qualities continue to inspire me as they have for many years. They present an endless buffet that nourishes my fascination with a vast playground that I refer to as visual language ambiguities.
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There is an unspoken quality in weathered walls and frayed edges that I am drawn to. For me, they are delightful yet quiet embodiments of time and memories.
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“When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful.” – Barney Saltzberg
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My artwork is heavily influenced by the ups and downs in my life, especially since the diagnosis of my autistic daughter. The ups and downs in our lives and the different actions we choose to take are some of the factors that determine our paths in life. In my exploration of these different aspects of […]
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As we move from point a to b, we often take for granted the very thing which our feet meet and glide over as we shuffle from place to place. Floors, corridors, staircases, even elevators are common transitional spaces that are very much a part of our everyday life.
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/ is the second part to our film-based exploration series, based on our inquiry on the notion of a dreamscape. In this, inquiry takes the form of exploring physical spaces and physical dimensions. The liberty in this dreamscape provides a contemplative space for the character to move in.
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A Lone Walking Stick; A Walking Stick for Two to Negotiate; A Walking Stick for Five to Walk a Fine Line; Three Ladders = One High Chair This body of work takes inspiration from the oil painting Wanderer Above the Mist by Caspar David Friedrich in c.1818, where a wanderer stood on the edge of […]
Read more "Surveying Devices"Xie Shangyi // Nanyang Girls’ High School // Digital Manipulation // 3 Ipads Will there be a day when education become as addictive as games? This artwork adopts an 8-bit aesthetics of classic arcade games. The nostalgic ‘Space Invader’ game parallels the structured learning environment of a classroom, while the ‘Snake’ game resembles the constant […]
Read more "Continue?"a | edge¹ is an annual art teachers’ exhibition organised by the Singapore Teachers’ Academy for the aRts (STAR). Since 2012, a punctuation mark is chosen as a graphical and symbolic stimulus for art creation. The theme for the exhibition, which changes annually, serves as a catalyst for generating conversations between teacher-artists in the fraternity. […]
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