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UNSHAKEABLE 揺れない- To Japan

Opening Reception: Apr 8 (Fri), 7pm
Exhibition Date: Apr 9 (Sat) – Apr 17 (Sun)
Venue: Light Editions Gallery

Address: 39 Keppel Road, #02-02B, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 6:30pm (Mon – Fri), 11am – 5pm (Sat – Sun)

UNSHAKEABLE 揺れない- To Japan is an art auction organised by Chris Yap to raise funds for the tsunami and earthquake victims (100% proceeds go to them). The silent auction will take place on Apr 8 (Fri) and it opens to the public the day after. Enquiries at +65 6223 1102 or send an email to gallery@lighteditions.com.sg

Participating artists: Alfred Ng, Andrew Robert Ng, Anne Laurence Bellon, Boo Sze Yang, Boon Keong Ooi, Brian Gothong Tan, Casey Chen, Charles Pertwee, Chih Wey Then, Chris Yap, Deanna Ng, Dominic John Fonde, Ed Cheong, Eileen Reynolds, Elaine Lim, Eli Tee, Hui May Ho, Hwee Sze Beh, Jason Toh, Jason Wee, Jean Qingwen Loo, John Clang, John Heng, Junji Delfino, Joshua Goh & students, Justin Lee, Kelly Reedy, Kheng Li Wee, Kuning Zai, Little Ong, Marcel Heijnen, Michael Tan, Miguel Chew, Namiko Chan-Lee, Om Mee Ai, Paul Kohl, Paul Seow, Philipp Aldrup, Phunk Studio, Kiat Sing Quek, Ron Lee, Royston Tan, Russel Wong, Serene Yang, Shannon Castleman, Patrick Storey, James B. Stevenson, Sharon Cheah, Shimona Kee, Stefen Chow, Stephen Black, M.L. Mingmongkul Sonakul, Terence Teo, Vincent Yong, Yan Wei Chia, Yang Chang Ling, Yao Hui Lim, Yen Chua, Zihan Loo, Ziliang Song

 

Now or Never

Opening Reception: Mar 10 (Thurs), 7pm
Exhibition Date: Mar 8 (Tue) – Mar 20 (Sun)
Venue: ION Art Gallery

 

Address: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard Level 4, Singapore 238801
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
Admission: Free

What is important as it is urgent?

NOW or NEVER presents a collection of artworks that examines the concerns and reflections of ten artists. It is an exhibition for trying out new thoughts, but with no ambition to be thematic or representative or to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. NOW or NEVER endeavors to convey that art in Singapore today, revolves around certain categories and subcategories of meaning in certain patterns of movement based on the environment and immediate condition.

Participating artists: Ang Song Nian, John Clang, Eiffel Chong, Ho Hui May, Izziyana Suhaimi, Jason Lim, Joel Yuen, Mintio, Sherman Ong, Zhao Renhui

Presenter: 2902 Gallery
http://www.2902gallery.com/

 

Congratulations to Lavender Chang

Lavender Chang, who is one of my mentees, was recently awarded the prestigious Noise Singapore Prize of the photography category. There were more than 7000 entries this year.

An initiative of the National Arts Council, Noise Singapore is Singapore’s foremost youth arts festival, dedicated to creating noise about the creative talents of youths below the age of 35 in Singapore.

The series consists of images of one-room HDB flats entitled ‘Block 12, My Territory, My Dignity’. They allow people to see how the occupants decorate and organise their homes, which in turn provide insight into their personalities.

联合早报 : 更多年轻人以艺术形式关心社会 by 王舒杨

my paper/我报 : 让年轻人一起“闹”艺术 by 欧倩慧

See the complete series here. Or visit the show at ION Orchard (Basement 4) in Singapore, from now til March 3rd (Thurs).

 

The 2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Exhibition

Date: Feb 21 (Mon) – Feb 26 (Sat)
Venue: The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Hong Kong

The auction dinner will take place on March 16 at the Four Seasons in Hong Kong, where the winner and the public vote prize winner will be announced.

http://www.sovereignartfoundation.com/art-prizes/asia/gallery/?year=2010

Please click on the link and cast your vote. Thank you.

 

2011 Mentorship Program Finalists

Congratulations to the five mentees:

Alecia Neo (Singapore), Chen Wen Li (Taiwan), Debbie Tea (Indonesia), Lavender Chang (Taiwan) and Sam Kang Li (Singapore)

Out of the images they submitted, I’ve picked a few to share them here. These five photographers have demonstrated great potential and poetry in their work. I look forward to be a part of their journey.

Chen Wen Li

Lavender Chang, http://www.lavchang.com

 

Mentorship Program – Submission closed

My inaugural mentorship program has reached its submission deadline. I have received slightly more than a hundred entries.

Initially, I was planning to only accept 2-3 candidates from the submission but I think it will be too difficult. I’m now seriously considering selecting more, though it’s still very difficult to select the final few. Many will ask what am I looking at when I make my selection? To be honest, when I set up the program I have no clue too. I requested the entrants to submit a body of work and their thoughts on why this mentorship program will help them. I will look at all the work, read their thoughts and decide who will benefit most from this program.

It is very important to know that for those who are not selected, it does not mean the works are not good enough. The selection is not based purely on merits of the work submitted. This program is not merely a critique of your work, and I would dare say it is not about critique. It is about sharing. It is about in depth discussion of one’s work, thoughts and dreams. Pursuit of photography can be a very lonely and frustrating path, I will lend you my ears and guide you along, hopefully to find the door that will open up a fresh and exciting chapter of your visual journey. I will also share with you more about what I have gone through and whatever else you want to know and curious about. The idea is to mentally prepare you for this journey. If I have the answer, I will share. If I don’t, we will find out together.

For those selected, we will try to have a one to one chat fortnightly and a group chat once a month. Selected conversations and images will be shared on my website. Also, the mentees will be able to email me whenever they want when they have any questions or if they have anything to share with me about their progress.

As for those not selected, I will also do my part to write an email to them, commenting on the work they submitted and the questions they have on the written essays. Please note that due to the overwhelming submissions, it will take me a bit of time to reply everyone. I thank you for your patience.

Stay tuned…. results will be disclosed before Jan 31.

 

ANGSANA: Southeast Asian Photographers Taking Flight

Date: Jan 12 (Wed) – Feb 16 (Wed)
Venue: 2902 Gallery, Singapore

An exhibition that brings together the works of notable contemporary photographers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Taking the name of a tree species that is common in Southeast Asia, the exhibition is a showcase of highly sophisticated images captured with well-honed skills and expertise. Put together, the works provide a glorious insight to the burgeoning standards of photography craftsmanship and the blossoming photography industry in Southeast Asia. By intertwining different artistic talents of the region, it is also a platform of cultural exchange and understanding. This exhibition is a fringe event of Art Stage Singapore.

Address: 11B Mount Sophia, #B2-09, Singapore 228466
ANGSANA Party: Jan 15 (Sat), 7pm
RSVP via email to angsana@2902gallery.com or call +65 6339 8655

http://www.2902gallery.com

 
 
 
 

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