From 25 November to 4 December, artcommune invites you to partake in the fascinating mixed media exploration of 2nd-generation Singapore artist, Tong Chin Sye. Combining Western easel painting tradition with Chinese woodblock carving skills, the whirlwind of colour and creative amalgamation of East-West techniques reflects Tong’s multifaceted art training, as well as his lifelong dedication in pushing the expressions for the classical landscape genre. (more…)
Tag: Singapore
-
Pop-Up Noise: Shortcut Dreams
Pop-Up Noise: Shortcut Dreams is a creative encounter that is a surprising and at times unexpected fusion of dance, flash mob performances and public interaction. Inspired by Singapore literary works, this dance experience offers a thought-provoking look at the contradictions that mark the human condition in the 21st century.
It is a way of looking at how our body can transform our everyday hand gestures to tell the story of our lives, aspirations, needs and desires. This bold experiment in dance, words and music draws its inspiration from texts by Singapore theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun and well-known poet and 2016 Young Artist Award recipient Pooja Nansi.
Date: 19 November 2016
Venue: Waterway Point, Singapore
-
Eden – Solo Exhibition by Melisa Teo
In Eden, Melisa Teo continues her exploration of existentialism and the process of creation through a series of self-portraits and images inspired by nature and the Garden of Eden to question our place in the universe. (more…)