I believe that I am a very boring person. It is amazing how I can just lay in bed at home and do nothing throughout Saturday and Sunday. However when it comes to ART events especially, I get frustrated if the opportunity to get there to view those pieces is robbed from me. I would throw tantrums.
Have been too busy with personal and work life lately but these goodies still have to be posted up.
Welcome to Pullman Hotel, Jakarta.
It was December 2011 and as usual, I had to fly to Jakarta for a short family getaway. A pity that we didn't get to stay here during the trip. I was completely blown away by the main lobby. It was like walking into a modern art gallery. Alright, the pictures shall do the job.
Title: The Singapore Show: Future Proof Where?: 8Q @ SAM Date: 14 January to 15 April 2012 (I'm a last minute person) What was I doing there?: To find some peace
As expected, since museum walks are not one of the favourite past times of Singaporeans, the Singapore Art Museum was extremely quiet (even when it is FREE admission! Like SERIOUSLY? FREE LEH!) except for a few visitors from foreign lands and probably 2 to 3 art maniacs like myself.
I must say that we do have many talented locally bred artists, there is no need to look elsewhere or resort to imports, just keep a close look out and you will find gems right here in Singapore. Sadly, it is only Andy Warhol and other big names that will turn our locals' attention to the museums (even not free one, you all also will go <you'd even pay to enter>).
Guess there is a lot of work to be done to get locals to support locals.
Anyway, back to the exhibition, one of my favourite art pieces was Crystal City by Donna Ong. She uses glassware and lighting for a whole city to be lit up. Glassware are not to be hidden behind our kitchen cupboard doors she mentioned.
Melted Superman?
Bruce Quek, after walking through the displays, a receipt will be printed for you...
It has been a grueling weekend with work on Saturday and something I carried from Saturday morning all the way till today. I could explode anytime now. Perhaps this is just not right for me. I have low tolerance for incompetencies I have to admit and it drives me nuts to be directed all over the place without a clear target or the very least, a clear job priority.
Anyway, after spending the whole weekend and Monday ranting and spilling my grievances at my friends, I've finally received a knock on the door (literally) from DHL. My iPad 3 is finally here!
I've never owned a tablet before and I am most definitely excited about it (my moodiness killed part of it though). Downloaded a few painting/drawing apps and finally I do not have to strain my eyes to draw. However, I am still very much handicapped without a stylus. Having finger cramps is not funny!
Ripped a quote from a Master // Guess who?
Can't wait to get a stylus. These are some attempts on digital drawing/painting.
I've been wanting to start writing for the longest time but I am definitely not good with words. Therefore, here are some photos and a video to state what I have been meaning to say.
Something I found on Youtube, really relate to a quote by one of the artists, Shannon Stokes, "With fashion shoots, it's about how big the set is, if you could get the right model or if you could get the right lighting but with art, you can control every aspect of it."
How do you feel about Art & Fashion collaboration? To me, art and fashion co-exist since the beginning of time. Without art, there will be no fashion, without fashion, art will not be appreciated. They are interdependent. Well, that's just my opinion, if you are a complete fine art (renaissance period type of person) geek, you'd probably disagree with me but I really don't care.
One of my favourite art & fashion collabs must be Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali. Anyone who knows me would know that I am quite a huge fan of the genius, Dali. Schiaparelli has a very creative mind as she was able to introduce surrealism into the fashion world.
Skeleton dress by Schiaparelli inspired by Dali
Lobster dress by Schiaparelli, painted by Dali
Schiaparelli wearing her famous creation, Shoe hat
Schiaparelli & Dali
Oh yes, a little on Elsa Schiaparelli. She was an Italian designer and a famous rival of our beloved Coco Chanel (I'm a BIG fan of this woman). They were fiercely rivalling in the fashion world during their time (well, you know, women). Dali was rumoured to have had an affair with Coco Chanel and he's painted a few works at her place in Roquebrune. One of the famous ones is "The Enigma of Hitler".
Dali & Chanel
The Enigma of Hitler by Dali
With fashion, comes art and with art, comes fashion. Dali was inspired by Chanel and Schiaparelli had a collaboration with Dali. All three were brilliant artist and fashion designers. So who says that art should only be confined to be dead and boring?
More recent collaborations include Stella McCartney + Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami + Louis Vuitton.
Stella McCartney + Jeff Koons = McCartney Spring Collection
Takashi Murakami + LV = Colourful monogram
You might have an opinion of the fashion world being evil and artists are being exploited of their talents to do the dirty work of fashion designers because they lack ideas. Well, that's a thought but this is what the masses want - brilliant collaboration of art and fashion. Me? I'm loving it.
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