Overrun

It's a new year with new everything. Been so busy and it is almost impossible to blog on my iPad (I almost do not use the Macbook anymore). The photos don't seem to load up properly.

Haven't quite have the time to go around either, with the new job, I get exhausted on weekdays and sleep is on my priority list on weekends. So I guess the last exhibition I've been to was DiverseCity at 8Q last year. Apart from the free food and drinks at the opening, the exhibition was delicious, lots of works by Southeast Asian artists.

It was a little rushed as we were there late but I guess the whole exhibition was covered.

Panorama at SAM

Decided to just pop by since I was around the area running some errands. Sometimes I wonder why all these exhibitions don't get mad crowds rushing and long queues outside like Andy Warhol at the Art Science Museum and the Musee D'orsay exhibition at the National Museum. I do see people on social networking sites whining and complaining about Asian and local artists not getting enough exposure and about Singaporeans not being able to appreciate art. I personally do not think so, judging by the size of the crowds at Art Science Museum and foreign exhibitions held at our various museums, I could tell that Singaporeans DO appreciate art (and most of them pay for admission fees *shrugs*).

However, I was really glad to be slightly irritated with visitors at the usually quiet SAM. It shows that even on a weekday afternoon, the exhibition managed to draw the attention of people.

Panorama is one of the best exhibitions I've been to so far this year. It features artists from around Asia. Very talented and passionate artists. My favourite has to be the installation "Cloud Nine" by Thai artist, Sakarin Krue-On. What attracted my attention was the concept of social class the artist portrayed together with the striking colours used, and of course, on a shallow note, the use of animals in art always get most of my attention.

Zero, CMYK soft sculptures

Death of a Rock fan

This piece intrigued me so much, I stood staring at it for an hour

Cloud Nine by Sakarin Krue-On, my favourite

Fluffy red feathered puppies depicting the working class

:phunk, Electricity (Neon)

I actually fancy this one a lot too

Lee Wen: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real

It has been a long time since I have updated. Been busy with work and almost losing touch with myself.

Recently, "Yellow Man" Lee Wen had an exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum: Lucid Dreams in the Reverie of the Real.

Lots of installations there are works that describe the society today. There were also early paintings and drawings done by the multidisciplinary artist.

Walk-abouts and stuff

There has been too much to do and too little time for myself. Sometimes I wish that we could all quit our day jobs and just survive on passion (a little too far fetch). While busy getting busy, I managed to steal some sleep/nap time to visit some of these exhibitions (they calm me down). First was the exhibition by Tang Da Wu at The Artists' Village and then Wu Guanzhong Gallery at SAM (which happens to be a permanent exhibition, so there's no worry).

Finally, managed visit the Art Science Museum for the Andy Warhol Exhibition, "Andy Warhol 15 Minutes Eternal". The exhibition is like stepping into mini Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, very much of a wonder. Do not miss out on the Southeast Asia Andy Warhol, a showcase of Southeast Asian artists' works influenced by Warhol.

Tang Da Wu - First Art Council Third Chapter: Waiting

A large installation that took up almost the whole space

My favourite of the three pieces with Van Gogh's face among the other few

We figured that most of the exhibits were taken down after the
 performance art by Kai Lam on the day before

Wu Guanzhong Gallery @ SAM

Louvre

Fusion of Chinese and Western Contemporary painting

This is one of my favourite paintings at the gallery,
in the style of impressionism in an Asian context. Brilliant

Boats, a little like Sailboats by Monet in Chinese context

Andy Warhol - 15 Minutes Eternal

It was crowded but manageable

Only managed Marilyns

Southeast Asia Andy Warhol

Warhol Dustbin - by Artscience Museum

Luncheon meat in place of Campbell's by a local artist

Lychees?

Mickey Warhol by a Thai artist

Serenity amongst the hustle and bustle

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...

Look at the stats

Always attracted by paintings

Crystal City