ArtsyFacts 2021 Issue 2

ARTSYFACTS

A quarterly arts newsletter brought to you by the JPJC Arts & Aesthetics Committee. 2021 Issue 1i

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Ms VerOnica Low and angelina Ang (20S12) share about their creative process in visual arts.

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An interview with Ms Veronica Low

Ms Veronica Low teaches Economics but in her personal time, she is very adventurous in art creation and is constantly trying new techniques. She even painted in front of a live audience for a performance during a college graduation ceremony! She shares with us her interest in art!

What 5 adjectives describe you best? Adventurous. Creative. Curious. Fearless. Patient.

What forms of art are you practising right now? I am not formally trained in art, so I am not familiar with forms of art or artists. Painting with acrylic on canvas is just one of my many hobbies. I explored watercolour painting, crafts such as crochet, clay making and photography too.

What sorts of things are inspiring you right now? Where do you look for inspiration? I recently completed a course at National Institute of Education's Management and Leadership in Schools Programme and some of the learning points inspired these more recent art pieces using water colour. My life experiences also inspire me to create art pieces to reflect how I feel and what I have learnt.

Ms Veronica Low with her water colour art pieces inspired by her professor at NIE.

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An interview with Ms Veronica Low

What personality traits do you have that have been most helpful in your artwork? Patience - Some of my art pieces took years to complete. Creativity - I would consider my art pieces unconventional, I like to use mixed mediums, work on 3D and use alternative tools to create my artwork. Curiosity - I am always wondering if an idea or tool will work. I am open to explore and try out new ideas, and am not afraid that my artwork may be ruined,

Finger painting

Crochet

Do you strive for perfection with your artwork? To me, there is no perfect or ideal state of my artwork. I see it as a continuum. I enjoy the process of revisiting my artwork and making improvements. I may go back to continue to work on or to rework my art pieces only after a couple of months or even years. For some pieces, I reached a plateau and set them aside until I have new ideas to inject into them.

What single most important piece of advice would you offer to students? Never stop exploring, never stop learning!

Mix of hyperrealism and pop art in this painting

Clay art

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Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us

The Public Art Trust (PAT) under the National Arts Council (NAC) has commissioned Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us, a first ever text-based public art showcase installed across eight nature parks in Singapore.

This Time by Perception3

[ ] With Dual Possibilities by Vertical Submarine

This multi-sensory project gives Singaporeans the opportunity to discover larger-than-life art installations that represents a rethinking of language, narratives, and expression from homegrown artists. Located along the 36km long coast-to-coast trail, you can expect to see a full suite of 14 artwork installations that were inspired by published works from known Singaporean poets, the natural environment that surrounds us, as well as the artist’s hope to encourage reflection and conversations during this challenging time. Explore the trail and discover these artworks!

It Takes Time by Robert Zhao

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Still Travelling by Laniakea Culture Collective

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Arts Happenings in June

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Titled Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965, this exhibition draws your eyes to six solo presentations, with each tracing the artist's practice across decades and disciplines. In-Venue

The Singapore International Festival of Arts presents captivating and diverse works across theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts. Most shows will be available in a video-on-demand service from May 31 to June 12. Online and In-Venue

Through the Eyes of a Child: Art by Quek Hong Shin captures the vanishing collective memories from a time when coconut trees towered over attap houses, and children played in the busy back-alleys of old Chinatown. In-Venue

I Know Something That You Don't Know is a puppet theatre performance unlike anything you have ever seen. The show is a non-verbal binaural mask-and-puppet performance that will be presented to one person in private. Online

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Quiz Period: 28 May - 27 June

This quiz is open to all staff and students!

Question: We featured Angelina Ang (20S12) in this issue. From which country did Angelina's first overseas order come from?

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An interview with Angelina Ang OF 20S12

Angelina Ang is the artist behind @boneless_earrings, an Instagram account showcasing her foray into various types of handicraft, including crochet and clay art. She shares with us her interest in crafting!

How would you describe your craft in 3 words? Precise. Intricate. Unique.

Angelina with her handmade crochet bag.

What got you started in crafting? I started off with knitting two years ago because I was bored during the December holidays. Though I have never knitted anything wearable, it laid the foundation for me to transit to crochet, which offers more flexibility in the products I can create. I find crocheting highly meditative and calming, and it has become my de-stressing mechanism. I also like to challenge myself to make items instead of buying them. This mindset has led me to dabble in all sorts of crafts.

What inspires you? I would say that boredom inspires creativity! I also browse Instagram and Pinterest to look for inspiration. Since I always try to make the items I fancy instead of buying, I pick up techniques through trial and error, and the feeling of accomplishment motivates me to improve my craft. I guess I got the spirit of DIY from my grandmother, who used to sew pyjamas for me when I was younger.

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An interview with Angelina AnG of 20s12

Share with us your favourite piece of craft. This pair of charcuterie board earrings was commissioned by a buyer from Florida and was my first overseas order through Instagram. I had only practised polymer clay art for a few months then so the level of detail needed in this pair was beyond what I had done previously. It took me two days to complete but I was beyond thrilled with the final product. Embarking on this crafting journey has opened my eyes to how the world is interconnected through social media and how putting oneself out there is a fulfilling way to learn.

Resin keychain

In the near future, where do you see yourself in terms of your craftwork? I have not found a specific craft I would like to dedicate myself to so I will probably continue to try different craft and see what sticks. I am currently experimenting with air-dry clay and beads. I hope to turn this side-hobby into a small business!

Charcuterie board earrings

Resin earrings

All images courtesy of Angelina Ang