by Michele Adriaens, 31 Dec 2008 |
Temasek Polytechnic student Xiao Yan, spent the majority of her time as a kid doodling black charred carcasses of Disney’s Little Mermaid. “I always had an insatiable urge to pick up a marker and start doodling,” she adds. “My graphic design teacher introduced me to Noise Singapore and encouraged me to submit my art. And ever since, a lot of things have happened — my work was featured in an exhibition at the Heeren, I did an illustration for Gameaxis, and I even participated in the International High School Art Festival in Japan.”
About the artwork, Xiao says: “Thank You” is a very personal piece. It was inspired by a friend who was really passionate about art and showed me how to look at life from a different perspective. A lot of the surreal elements inside that picture -like the eye, the hand and the brush strokes- were very much influenced by him. It represents the fact that I don’t want the inspiration to stop.”
by Michele Adriaens, 30 Dec 2008 |
Nice photoshop work by Monkeyman (Pierre).
by Michele Adriaens, 29 Dec 2008 |
26-year old Nur Ashikin loves taking photos. “From photos of my friends during our partying days with just my digicam, to taking landscapes and emotions with a DSLR. Everywhere I go -with or without my camera- I always look around and tell myself ‘this would make a great shot,” she adds.
About her work, Ikin says: “I always wanted to capture this kind of image. I went home straight after work, ransacked the kitchen to gather some stuff , used my mum’s room for the backdrop, and started throwing the tomato into the jar numerous times. After much focusing, patience and leveling, I decided to settle for this take. It was all worth it.”
by Michele Adriaens, 28 Dec 2008 |
Jo Pond’s Silk Cocoon Jewelry collection.
by Michele Adriaens, 28 Dec 2008 |
The SMU ARTS FESTIVAL 2009 presents signs and interventions by Speak Cryptic. Friday, January 9, 6:00pm through Sunday, February 8, 6:00pm at the Singapore Management University.
by Michele Adriaens, 27 Dec 2008 |
On January 8th, young career ceramicist Michelle Lim, debuts with an intriguing combination of art and dining at the Sculpture Square space. In this experience-exhibition, Michelle draws the attention to the construction of humble objects that have served us timelessly for three meals a day.
About the background of her exhibition, Michelle says: “The oil-soaked paper bag that holds a curry puff and the round porcelain bowl that cups hot soup are everyday objects used to enjoy food. Ceramic crockery has been with Singaporeans since the days of eating prawn noodles by the roadside till today, serving pasta aglio olio in a 5-star restaurant. What has drastically changed apart from standards of hygiene, is the value of these objects serving Singapore’s passion. From pure necessity when the potter was as essential as the cook, crockery has become optional, competing with mass-produced plastic ware. We have become oblivious to how and in what our meals are served. In fact, why bother with handmade ceramics when there are cheaper factory- made reproductions?”
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by Michele Adriaens, 26 Dec 2008 |
Recycled leather belt floor tiles by Ting London.
by Michele Adriaens, 25 Dec 2008 |
Get your portrait drawn in 10-15mins at the OIC Portrait Day. 3 Jan, 2pm-7pm at MAAD.
