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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/

May 12, 2011
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.

May 4, 2011
The Elephants Are Coming!

The Elephant Parade Singapore 2011

Last night in Singapore a very special event was held amidst the crazy fighting of words and testosterone generated from the upcoming General Election. A friendlier and more calming event was held in the middle of Orchard Road. The Elephant Parade Singapore 2011 was inaugurated at the Gallery at the Grand Hyatt hotel.

The event was officially launched by Professor Tommy Koh, Patron of the Elephant Parade and Claire Chiang, Chairman of Wildlife Reserves Singapore and Ambassador of Elephant Parade, together with the founders of the Elephant Parade, Mr Marc and Mike Spits.

The Elephant Parade is the largest open air art exhibition of decorated life sized elephant statues. Famous and upcoming artists contribute to the conservation of Asian elephants and the public awareness of their life threatening situation. In the past 100 years Asian elephant populations have plummeted from 250,000 to 25,000.
Imagine having more than 100 elephants lining up on the streets of Orchard Road in Singapore this coming November.

Singapore is the first country to be part of the Asia tour. The exhibition in Singapore will be held along the streets of Orchard Road from the 11th November 2011. More than 100 international and Singapore artists and celebrities will be part of this event. Famous Singapore artists such as, Francis Ng, Steve Lawler, Simond Chew, Michael Ng, Rosihan Dahim and Sarkasi Said will be decorating life sized fiberglass baby elephants. Well-know Asian celebrities such as, Bobby Chinn, Ashley Isham, Shabnam Melwani and Tina Tan Leo will also be part of this event.

Singapore multiple award winning artist, Francis Ng (center) with the founders of the Elephant Parade, Mr Marc Spits (left) and Mr Mike Spits (right)

After the parade, the decorated elephants sculptures will be auctioned off by Sothebys Auction in order to raise funds for The Asian Elephant Foundation. The Asian Elephant Foundation is an independent charity that supports various projects throughout Asia, varying from elephants hospitals to the lease of land, where elephants have enough space to mate and live in peace.

So come this 11th November, get to see more than 100 elephant sculptures parading along Orchard Road and parks in Singapore. And if you would like to help contribute to the cause, you can also own your very own mini replicas from one of your favorite artist or celebrity at TANGS Gallery Stores.

So watch out for them as the elephants are coming to Singapore!

Netherland, Singapore based artist, Frances Alleblas working her magic on her elephant

Singapore artist, Michael Mindflyer and his team adding a touch of Singapore to his elephant

Thailand artist, ~~Attasit Aniwactchon with his finished elephant~~ Nat Posila and the Orangephant’s creation. He will be creating one more with a touch of Singapore’s favorite fruits

The legend, Singapore artist, Mr Sarkasi Said and his work in progress elephant

April 28, 2011