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  • The Real Me

    The Real Me

    Wood carvings #art

    The Real Me is a permanent art display at One Island East in Tai Koo by Hong Kong artist Kevin Fung. Figures on daily life in Hong Kong is carved out of teak wood and given a splash of colour.

    “The Real Me” series vividly illustrates the ridicule and competition in the workplaces: the notion to excel; the competitive yet harmonious relationship between co-workers; the exhaustion and pressure in the workplaces. This series is another signature creation by Kevin that depicts the resonance of life.”

    About the artist

    Born and grew up in Hong Kong, Kevin Fung received his tertiary education in Canada and now works as a full time artist after many years as an engineer in the telecommunication industry.

    He has turned his focus to sculpture in 1993, and enrolled in certificate course in modern sculpture. He has staged in a number of exhibitions in overseas, Hong Kong and PRC, incluidng exhibitions at the Guangzhou museum of Art and the Hong Kong Museum of Art.  His work was collected by private collectors, institutes and museum. His artworks have been featured in Contemporary Asian Art in Sotheby’s.

    His works often reflect the customs and predicament of belonging to the middle class in today’s Hong Kong, and one of his recent commissions was 13 pieces for One Island East for Swire Properties Limited.

  • ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu Photographif 2011 – Part 1

    ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu Photographif 2011 – Part 1

    Singapore’s only prestigious photography award is here again. The ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu is Singapore’s first-of-its-kind juried award aimed at recognising the artistic achievements of photographers in Singapore. Back for the second year, this year’s public profile exhibition showcases the crème de la crème of Singapore’s arts and photography society. The eight nominees this year include: John Clang, Ang Song Nian, Zhao Renhui, Tay Wei Leng, Sean Lee, Genevieve Chua, Wee Kheng Li and Chua Chye Teck, all of whom have held exhibitions both locally and internationally.

    Winner of ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011 will be announced in June. Winner will receive a S$30,000 in prize money, the largest amount of money to be awarded to a local photographer. The award recipient will also be presented with the opportunity to showcase their work in an art book as well as an all-expense paid trip to Cognac, France. The other two finalists will each receive S$8,000 in recognition for their talents.

    The eight shortlisted nominees were nominated by Singapore’s notable figures in the arts and photography community. They are Emmeline Yong, Partner of Objectifs Centre for Photography & Filmmaking; Milenko Prvacki, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at LaSalle College of the Arts; Dr Eugene Tan, Programme Director (Special Projects) at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); Seng Yu Jin, Curator at The National Art Gallery Singapore; as well as Sherman Ong, photographer and filmmaker, and winner of the inaugural ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu competition held last year.

    Artitute was honored to be part of their launch in March, held at Saint Pierre, The Restaurant. We are also honored to interview the nominators, Emmeline Yong, Seng Yu Jin and Sherman Ong for our upcoming video. Check out photos of our part 1 the behind the scene making of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu video interview.

    At the meantime, catch the eight shortlisted nominees works at Millenia Walk, from the 12th to 22nd May.

    Exhibition Details
    Event Name : ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011 Profile Exhibition
    Location : Millenia Walk, The Great Hall (Central Atrium)
    9 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039596
    Date/Time : 12 – 22 May 2011, 11.00am – 9.00pm daily
    Admission : Free
    Nearest MRT Station : Promenade Station
    Website : http://icon-martellcordonbleu.com/

  • 1 mystery location, 10 days, 2 artists.

    1 mystery location, 10 days, 2 artists.

    Watch This Space, a five-episode “reality” show with the tagline “1 mystery location, 10 days, 2 artists” –  What’s going on?

    Given just 10 days and a limited budget, 2 artists have to scramble to come up with engaging site-specific art work for a predetermined public space.

    The first episode “Can I Lend You My Umbrella?” kicked off with an animated duo. Video and performance artist, Ezzam Rahman is paired with Yang Jie , who frequently  draws on his engineering background for his humorous yet ambitious installations. Watch how these two artists with clearly different artistic interpretations collaborate on location that is associated with commute.

    Episode 2, ‘The More We Get Together’ features like minded souls, lecturers Michael Tan and Soh Eeshaun doing something at Marina Barrage. Michael Tan is an artist who draws from varies inspirations and translates it into different forms. Soh Ee Shaun is an illustrator known for his clever use of tongue in cheek humour and satire. Watch how they are first engulfed by the huge space surrounded by water at the Marina Barrage and see how they interpret the life and activities of the public in such an environment.

    Episode 3, “Rest and Relax” features painter and pop artist Safaruddin Abdul Hamid and multi-disciplinary artist Angie Seah, taking on East Coast Park.

    After that, you’ve got Tang Ling Nah and Justin Lee’s green project “Feed Me, Please” at ION Orchard, and lastly Ketna Patel and Foo Aiwei with ‘The Memory Garden Project’ at the Singapore General Hospital which airs today.

    Watch This Space airs on OKTO on Wednesdays at 10pm. You can also catch the episodes on Xinmsn video after they’ve aired.

    Directors – Marilyn Tan, Jordan Katherine See and Cheryl, Anne Tan (Episode 3). The Executive Producers are Marilyn and Jordan Katherine See.