PROJECT: slingSHORT

London opening of D.A.ACTIVIST

London opening of D.A.ACTIVIST

Thursday 11th Febuary
6.30 - 11.00 pm
Austin Gallery, 119a Bethnal Green Road, London E2 7DG

The exhibition will continue 12th - 28th Feb
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun till 10.30pm

D.A.ACTIVIST is a womenswear collection by Lilia Yip and Mona Choo. The collection features artwork on clothes cut to free-form rectangular patterns, made with an ethical and sustainable practice.

In this exhibition, art and fashion combine to ask questions about human life: how we live, what impact do we have on the environment and other living beings. A subtle and intimate form of design and art activism, which is the antithesis yet silent accomplice of the emotional barrage that overloads the urban human today. This touring exhibition made its debut in Hong Kong in November 2009

Personal orders are welcome.
Click here to preview the collection with its soundtrack.

Creative [SIN]ergy part of the London Festival of Architecture

PROJECT: slingSHORT tickets now open for booking

Creative [SIN]ergy
presents
PROJECT: slingSHORT
Curated by Eva Tang

Friday 26th February 2010
6.30 - 10.00pm

The Singapore High Commission in London
9 Wilton Crescent, Belgravia, London SW1X 8SP

Admission: £8.00 per ticket (advance online purchase ONLY)
£10.00 per ticket (at the door)
(ticket includes complimentary buffet and beverages)

Order your tickets by contacting Brian Tan at 07930378922
Or email info@creativesinergy.com

All proceeds to PROJECT: slingSHORT will be donated to the substation.

PROJECT: slingSHORT is supported by :
Overseas Singapore Unit
Singapore High Commission in London
Mindlab

screening selection:
National Day by He Shuming
à la folie (like crazy) by Sanif Olek
For Two by Tan Shijie

Reflections by Ho Tzu Nyen
Hush Baby by Tan Wei Keong
Sink by Kirsten Tan
Tanjong Rhu by Boo Junfeng

Click here for film synopsis.

D.A.ACTIVIST 2010 by Lilia Yip and Mona Choo

Creative [SIN]ergy members Lilia Yip and Mona Choo presents,
D.A.ACTIVIST 2010
D.A.ACTIVIST 2010 is a womenswear collection of digitally printed artwork on soft structured draped clothing.
In this exhibition, art and fashion combine to ask questions about human life: how we live, what impact do we have on the environment and other living beings.

A subtle and intimate form of design and art activism, which is the antithesis yet silent accomplice of the emotional barrage that overloads the urban human today.

This touring exhibition made its debut in Hong Kong in November 2009 and will be on show in London from 5th to 28th February 2010.

Exhibition details: Date : 5th - 28th February 2010
Venue : Austin Gallery, 119a Bethnal Green Road,
E2 7DG London.
Opening times: Mon-Sat 10 am to midnight, Sun till 10.30 pm

PROJECT: slingSHORT supports The Substation

The Substation is a non-profit organisation. It relies on financial and in-kind support from the general public, commercial organisations and foundations. They receive approximately 15% of their annual operating budget from the government. Funds received cover the costs of operating, developing programmes and producing events.

They welcome your support, feedback and participation and hope that in turn, The Substation provides you with fulfilling and extraordinary creative experiences.

Founded in 1990 by the late Kuo Pao Kun, The Substation is Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre. We are centrally located in the city’s civic district. Our venues include a black box theatre, a gallery, a dance studio,Random Room and two multi-function classrooms. We present and co-present a wide range of artists and programmes, from traditionally trained dancers to local rock bands; established visual artists to young poets; publications to international short film festivals; experimental theatre to seminal conferences on Singapore arts and culture.

Over the years, The Substation has worked with some of Singapore’s most critically acclaimed artists, writers and intellectuals; currently we are working closely with our Associate Artists. Just as importantly, younger and emerging artists are constantly approaching us to use our venues, and to get our support. We are always open to new proposals and ideas, and would like to hear from you.

The Substation’s mission is to support research and innovation in the arts by:

• nurturing and challenging Singapore artists
• providing an open space for artistic experimentation
• promoting interaction between diverse artists and audiences
• facilitating critical dialogue in the arts
• fostering regional and international arts networks

D.A.Activist

D.A.Activist, a collection of digitally printed artwork on softly structured clothing recently made a successful debut at Gallery de Vie, Central Hong Kong.

This collection is a collaboration between fashion designer Lilia Yip and print artist Mona Choo, whose work represent their interest in issues concerning the environment, society and the human psyche.

This touring exhibition will end its Hong Kong stint on 18 Dec 2009 and begin its second exhibition in the east end of London at Austin Gallery from Feb 4 2010.

The birth of 泡(pao)

The birth of 泡(pao). 泡(pao) was born on 1st January 2010. On Monday, January 11th, 2010, GMT 0, the page will be refreshed with a limited time offer. Go to the 泡(pao) is born site www.paoismyname.net, reply to heyyy@paoismyname.net with your name and postal address and you can get a freebie.

泡(pao) is a character created by Creative [SIN]ergy member Dorcas Ng.

SHOWCASE: Jun Zubillaga-Pow

Jun is currently a research postgraduate at King's College London, working in the field of Musicology and Critical Theory. After graduating from the University of Birmingham, Jun completed a Masters in Critical Methodologies and obtained an overall distinction for his work on Modern French Theory and musical reception. As an expansion of his Masters dissertation, Jun’s research thesis will be a formulation of a new theory of understanding aural perception via Lacanian psychoanalysis and Transcendental philosophy.

Other than his research interests in music psychology, Jun has presented papers on sexual politics, electronic dance culture and the contemporary history of music in Singapore, Argentina and France. He has been recognised by the National Arts Council for his ongoing research, and is also supported for two other projects: (1) a volume on the history of art music in post-Independence Singapore and (2) an assessment of Malay Traditional Music in recent Singapore.

Having been producer and organiser of various events at collegiate and national level, Jun plans to organise more events related to the historical and political aspects of Singapore. Other than being a member of the Composers Society of Singapore, Jun has participated in forums concerning issues of cultural policy, sexual discrimination and equal rights for disabled children.

Jun is preparing to put up a recital of 20th-century piano music in 2010.

Name: Jun Zubillaga-Pow
Location: London, UK
Website: N.A.
Contact: click here

Creative [SIN]ergy organises AEP Talks

Creative [SIN]ergy recently organised at talk for A Level AEP (Art Elective Programme) Students visiting from Singapore. These talks were held at Hillspring Lodge on Saturday 12 December 2009. The group were made up of 40 students and 4 teachers from the AEP.

Creative [SIN]ergy members Angeline Yam, Brian Tan, Sarah Huijie Cai and Supei Ho were presented at the talks.

The talks were an insight to the practical and real aspect of the creative industry from people who are currently in the creative industry in the UK. This included the sharing of experience and some samples of their work.

Sarah, an AEP alumnus herself, covered aspects of a student life perusing her MA in Graphic Design, while Supei shared her experience of a post graduate Fashion Designer looking for work in the creative industry. Both Angeline and Brian, touched on their experiences as young professionals having worked in the UK for 5 years.

Chan Lyons Architects

Chan Lyons Architects is a London-based design-led architectural practice founded by Vivian Chan and Philip Lyons in 2009.

Together, they have a combined experience of over 25 years in the industry spanning the UK, Spain and Singapore, having cut our teeth at highly regarded design practices like Foster and Partners and David Morley Architects in London and Albert de Pineda Arquitectes in Barcelona.

Vivian and Philip approach architecture from various perspectives, as artist, architect, surveyor and more. At Chan Lyons Architects, we have the fusion of creativity with a multi-disciplinary approach. They are currently working on a number of residential projects including a contemporary new build farmhouse on the outskirts of Liverpool. We are designing a Bed and Breakfast in south London and have further hospitality, commercial and residential projects in the pipeline.

Their designs are contemporary and founded on a keen awareness for sustainability, careful engagement with both the client's requirements and sensitivity to the site.

They believe the process is as important as the product; they strive towards a happy and inspiring working environment both as an office and with our clients. Vivian and Philip are supported by a small yet dynamic and talented architectural team.

For more information please visit:
www.chanlyons.com

Mohin Kwan featured at Singapore Encore in Brussels

Mohyin Kwan's glass sculptures were recently featured at the Visual Arts exhibition for Singapore Encore in Brussels on Wednesday, 25th November 2009 at the Musical Instruments Museum. This event was organised in partnership with the Singapore Embassy in Belgium. In attendances were about 150 dignitaries from the diplomatic, business and cultural sectors of Belgian society.

The selected glass sculptures were previousely featured at SW1 Gallery in London as part of Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Summer Exhibition 2009 and at 1 of nine, a charity fundraiser in aid of Breast Cancer Care.

SHOWCASE: VeeSun Ho

VeeSun Ho was born and rise in Singapore, Sun moved to London in 2003, where she
is an freelance graphic and web designer. She graduated with an
advertising diploma in 1995, during her time as a designer, she has
worked with internationally-renowned advertising agency, design houses
and publishers.

During her free time, she works on conceptual video art and reviewing music.

Name: VeeSun Ho
Location: London, UK
Website: N.A.
Contact: click here

Ernest Goh featured at Singapore Encore in Brussels

Ernest Goh's photography series Play, was recently featured at the Visual Arts exhibition for Singapore Encore in Brussels on Wednesday, 25th November 2009 at the Musical Instruments Museum. This event was organised in partnership with the Singapore Embassy in Belgium. In attendances were about 150 dignitaries from the diplomatic, business and cultural sectors of Belgian society.Play (Singapore Kites Series) is a series of night-scapes Ernest Goh produced while documenting the sport of remote-control kite flying in Singapore. Every week, enthusiasts pilot kites attached with LED lights, illuminating the night sky with a riot of colours. But their ghostly flight paths are only visible when captured by long-exposure photography. The night sky was his black canvas while the kites were his multi-coloured brushes. Ernest simply allowed the both of them to meet in his viewfinder.
Play was featured in Canvas, a photography book specially created for the International Monetary Fund meeting in Singapore in 2006.

Louis Lau's photography

Photographer Louis Lau was selected to provide a photo to be used on the PROJECT: slingSHORT09 graphic collateral.

The visual brief was about time, and moving subjects being captured in stills using any photographic technique. The generator of these movement is less important in these visuals,
but the abstraction of movement captured becomes the subject matter.

If you can see, look.
If you can look, observe.
- excerpt from exhortations.