SHOWCASE: Eliza Tan

Eliza Tan divides her time between writing and curating. She has been based in London since 2006. Trained as an art historian at the Courtauld Institute of Art, she is a regular correspondent for the Ctrl+P Journal of Contemporary Art and a member of the International Association of Art Critics, Singapore. Apart from art criticism, Eliza dabbles in short fiction and poetry. Her poems have previously been featured in publications such as the anthology No Other City by Ethos Publications and in FirstFruits’ literary journal. Eliza currently practices as an independent curator, prior to which she worked for art organisations such as the Singapore Arts Council, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and Art Forum Berlin.

Name: Eliza Tan
Location: London, UK
Website: NA
Contact: click here

Oogachaga Thanks Creative [SIN]ergy for support

Oogachaga recently held Outrace on Saturday 15th August 2009. The event was very successful and they had more than 50 participants covering 6 pit stops within 4 hours. Not only did the participants received attractive prizes and goodie bags, they also had the opportunity to learn more about various places of significant value in Singapore's LGBT communities.

"On behalf of the organisers and volunteers, big thank you to Creative [SIN]ergy for your support on OutRace 2009, which is part of the youth initiative by OC in 2009.

cheers...Bryan"Outrace is an event organised by Oogachaga during Indignation 2009. The funds raised during the sold out screening of Creative [SIN]ergy's Short Circuit - London help aid in the funding of two of Oogachaga’s youth initiatives this year. These two events are organised together with volunteers from two other small youth groups, namely Youth Out Here and Dirrtyremixes.

Photos courtesy of Oogachaga

Creative [SIN]ergy invited to dine with Edwin Thumbo

Creative [SIN]ergy members from the creative writing industry were invited to an intimate and informal dinner with Edwin Thumbo at Min Jiang Restaurant, Royal Garden Hotel on 13 August 2009. This event was organised by the Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU). Amoung those who attened were The Singapore High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Mr Michael Teo, Mrs Teo and The Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Zainal Mantaha.

A6 /future/

Creative [SIN]ergy presents, A6 /future/ - a collaboration between 22 illustrators from both Singapore and the UK. Supported by the Singapore International Foundation, The Central Illustration Agency and Tiger Beer. A6 /future/ invites these artists to share their thoughts, hopes and dreams about their future through the use of A6 sized postcards.

Each illustrator will be tasked to pose a question on what he/she feels about the future - express these thoughts through illustrations on half an A6 postcard, before posting them to another illustrator. He/she will then think of a possible answer to complete the template. There will be a mutual exchange of ideas between artists. They are also encouraged to be both imaginative and inspiring in this process.

The completed artworks will be showcased at the Idea Generation Gallery during this year's London Design Festival between 21 - 27 September 2009. The 22 postcards will also be auctioned to raise funds for Envision, a UK registered charity. Come join us for the Charity Auction Party on Saturday 26th September 2009. Please RSVP info@creativesinergy.com for an invitation.

Idea Generation Gallery
11 Chance Street, E2 7JB
(Just off Redchurch Street, off Shoreditch High St.)
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street/ Old Street

Previews: 21 – 27 September 2009
(Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12pm – 5pm)

Auction Party: 26 September 2009, 6pm – 9pm
(For an invitation to the Auction Party, Please RSVP info@creativesinergy.com


A6 /future/ features:
SG// Eeshaun/ Faded Crimson/ Kristal/ Kuanth/ Mindflyer/ Msxi/ Random Sunday/ Seiji/ Sheryo/ Wei Keong/ Zeropointfive//

UK// Brian Grimwood/ Jacqui Mair/ Jitesh Patel/ Max Ellis/ Jingyi Ye/ Sarah Hujie Cai/ Simon Spilsbury/ Sophie Kern/ Stephanie Hosmer/ Supei Ho/ Tow Fewings//

For more information please visit www.creativesinergy.com
or Contact info@creativesinergy.com

SHOWCASE: Ernest Goh

Ernest Goh, a story-teller at heart, employs the very best of design and still photography to highlight stories relating to the human condition and environment.

Storytelling is at the heart of Ernest’s various human-interest projects which includes Laughter In The Rain, a groundbreaking book documenting the history and reality of disabled sports; Beyond Mask, a book published in
honour of the medical workers who sacrificed their lives at the height of the SARS outbreak in Asia; and Thailand: 9 Days in the Kingdom, a photographic project involving 55 top international photographers that was produced in honour of the Thai Monarch in 2007.

Ernest also spent the last four years documenting the aftermath in post-tsunami Aceh, Indonesia. The body of work, entitled Altered Land is currently working towards publication. Published in magazines such as Time Asia, Newsweek, Der Spiegel and the Smithsonian, Ernest is also the creative director of ErnestGoh.Com a corporate and commercial
photography studio whose clients include Coca - Cola, HP, Lenovo, VISA and Nokia.

Ernest is currently a member of the Institute of Contemporary Arts’ A-Frame Network, an initiative supported by the UK’s Cultural Leadership Programme. In June 2009, he was awarded its inaugural Incentivising Innovation Fund.

Name: Ernest Goh
Location: London, UK
Website: www.ernestgoh.com
Contact: click here

Creative [SIN]ergy's 1 of nine will be held at the Toynbee Hall

1 of nine, Creative [SIN]ergy's fundraising event in aid of Breast Cancer Care will be held on 10th October 2009 in the Ashbee Hall and the Lecture Hall at the Toynbee Hall in London's East End. 1 of 9 is held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month during October.

Built over 100 years ago Toynbee Hall is a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building and retains many of its original features. Situated within easy reach of the City, Liverpool Street station and Aldgate underground, Toynbee Hall offers a convenient yet unique venue for a variety of events.

The Lecture Hall at Toynbee Hall is an elegant wood- panelled room complete with latticed windows with mullioned surrounds, wooden floor and a carved wood and marble fireplace.



The Room of Ashbee Hall at the Toynbee Hall is still decorated in the arts and crafts style, retaining 'tree of life' medallions, Toynbee Hall’s logo, on the walls and shields of the Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Latticed windows with mullioned surrounds, wooden flooring and a marble and wood fireplace all help to create a unique atmosphere in this historic room.

"Toynbee Hall produces practical innovative programmes to meet the needs of local people, improve conditions and enable communities to fulfil their potential. We make a difference by developing local programmes that have the power to become national solutions."


About Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Hall produces practical innovative programmes to meet the needs of local people, improve conditions and enable communities to fulfil their potential.

Tower Hamlets continues to be one of the most deprived boroughs in the country and Toynbee Hall works with over 6,000 members of the community each year to support them to meet the challenges that they face and to encourage them to take control of their lives.

Each year, over 500 residential and non-residential volunteers bring their expertise to the services that Toynbee Hall offers. We place volunteers at the heart of our work, always ensuring that we offer excellent opportunities, so that volunteers can meet their personal goals and develop their own skills and networks.

For more information about Toynbee Hall please visit www.toynbeehall.org.uk

A6 /future/ in aid of Envision

A6 /future/, presented by Creative [SIN]ergy will host a Charity Auction Party in aid of Envision on 26 September 2009 at the Idea Generation Gallery in Shoreditch, London. Previews of the 22 postcards for auction will be showcased during the London Design festival between 21 - 27 September 2009.

Envision provides young people with the opportunity to make a difference.The charity was set up by four young people in 2000 to challenge the stereotype of the 'youth' as apathetic and disengaged. Today Envision supports 16-19 year olds from communities in Birmingham, Greater London and around the country, helping 1,500 every year to design their own local community projects tackling issues ranging from street crime to climate change. The experience builds confidence, aspirations and skills - inspiring the next generation of young community leaders.

For more information on Envision please visit www.envision.org.uk
Registered charity number : 1095328

Idea Generation Gallery
11 Chance Street, E2 7JB
(Just off Redchurch Street, off Shoreditch High St.)
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street/ Old Street

Previews: 21 – 27 September 2009
(Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12pm – 5pm)
Charity Auction Party: 26 September 2009, 6pm – 9pm
(For an invitation to the Auction Party, Please RSVP info@creativesinergy.com

1 of nine logo revealed

The 1 of nine logo is designed by Creative [SIN]ergy member Sarah Huijie Cai.

Creative [SIN]ergy presents 1 of nine, a fundraiser event in aid of Breast Cancer Care. This event is a collaborative project between 9 Musicians and 9 Artists/ Designers. 1 of nine will be held in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A6 /future/ participants

A6 /future/ features:
SG// Eeshaun/ Faded Crimson/ Kristal/ Kuanth/ Mindflyer/ Msxi/ Random Sunday/ Seiji/ Sheryo/ Wei Keong/ Zeropointfive//

UK// Brian Grimwood/ Jacqui Mair/ Jingyi Ye/ Jitesh Patel/ Max Ellis/ Sarah Hujie Cai/ Simon Spilsbury/ Sophie Kern/ Stephanie Hosmer/ Supei Ho/ Tow Fewings//

Curated by:
Creative [SIN]ergy member - Brian Chia

SHOWCASE: Msxi

Msxi grew up with the single ambition of following her father's footsteps (a chinese painter) by becoming an artist. Equipped with very flexible arms that can contort to various formations, she eventually discovered her talent in illustration. With a penchant for good savory food, she performs best when her tummy is full and satisfied. When she's not working, she's often found digging into "junk" stores for beautiful un-loved vernacular objects.

Her works are about ideas and her various social / environmental concerns. She believes in using her abilities to convey ideas and share her thoughts with others in an upfront and honest manner. Msxi may seem small but she has huge ideas and she hopes she will be a positive difference.

Name: Msxi
Location: London, UK
Website: www.messymsxi.com
Contact: click here

A6 /future/ collaborative pairing

From SG//
Eeshaun (Q) > Stephanie Hosmer (A)Faded Crimson (Q) > Max Ellis (A)Kristal (Q) > Sarah Hujie Cai (A)Kuanth (Q) > Sophie Kern (A)Mindflyer (Q) > Simon Spilsbury (A)Msxi (Q) > Jitesh Patel (A)Random Sunday (Q) > Brian Grimwood (A)Seiji (Q) > Jacqui Mair (A)Sheryo (Q) > Tow Fewings (A)Wei Keong (Q) > Supei Ho (A)Zeropointfive (Q) > Jingyi Ye (A)
From UK//
Brian Grimwood (Q) > Sheryo (A)Jacqui Mair (Q) > Wei Keong (A) Jitesh Patel (Q) > Random Sunday (A)Max Ellis (Q) > Kristal (A)Jingyi Ye (Q) > Eeshaun (A)Sarah Hujie Cai (Q) > Seiji (A)Simon Spilsbury (Q) > Kuanth (A)Sophie Kern (Q) > Zeropointfive (A)Stephanie Hosmer (Q) > Mindflyer (A)Supei Ho (Q) > Faded Crimson (A)Tow Fewings (Q) >Msxi (A)

Tiger Beer supports A6 /future/

Tiger Beer supports A6 /future/, which is presented by Creative [SIN]ergy during the London Design festival at the Idea Generation Gallery in Shoreditch, London between 21 - 27 September 2009.

Born in the East, Loved in the West
Tiger is a clean, crisp premium beer derived from an authentic Far Eastern recipe. Tiger’s rich history and heritage gives it prominence in today’s market, as its unique Far Eastern origin helps it stand out from the rest. Tiger has a depth of taste that has a distinct, refreshing flavour and hints of tropical fruit to conjure tangible thoughts of the exotic Far East.

For more information on Tiger Beer please visit www.tigerbeer.co.uk
Click here for more information about A6 /future/

Creative [SIN]ergy's 1 of 9 in aid of Breast Cancer Care

Creative [SIN]ergy presents 1 of nine, a fundraiser event in aid of Breast Cancer Care. This event is a collaborative project between 9 Musicians and 9 Artists/ Designers. 1 of nine will be held in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SIF supports A6 /future/

SIF has agreed to support A6 /future/, which is presented by Creative [SIN]ergy during the London Design festival at the Idea Generation Gallery in Shoreditch, London between 21 - 27 September 2009.

Established in 1991, the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to nurture active global citizens and friends for Singapore.

The SIF aims to help the development of communities outside of Singapore through the Singapore Volunteers Overseas (SVO) programme. The SIF facilitates the participation of volunteers in capacity-building programmes in areas as diverse as healthcare and health education, organisational and personal capacity development, empowerment of disadvantaged children, women and families, and rehabilitation of the disabled.

The SIF seeks to reach out to new audiences and friends of Singapore through a public and cultural diplomacy programme which includes organising concerts abroad and hosting visits to Singapore by foreign thought leaders and influential personalities in the fields of academia, business, civil society, government and the media.

For its work, the SIF was presented the Excellence for Singapore Award. Our Patron is His Excellency S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore.

For more information on SIF please visit www.sif.org.sg
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SHOWCASE: Steven Lim

Steven Lim may be a familiar face among Singaporeans having acted in several television productions and films during his time in Singapore. In 2001, he auditioned and gained a place for training at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) and has been working in London since.

Better known for being in front of the camera than behind it, he opted to take time off from acting to pursue his long standing passion for photography. His work has been published in several magazines and a photo was recently used as the cover picture of a magazine published in the US. He currently freelances doing portraitures and projects with specialty independent retailers.

Name: Steven Lim
Location: London, UK
Website: www.stevendavidlim.com
Email: www.stevendavidlim.com

A6 /future/ venue announced

Creative [SIN]ergy presents, A6 /future/ during the London Design festival at theIdea Generation Gallery in Shoreditch, London between 21 - 27 September 2009.

Idea Generation Gallery
11 Chance Street, E2 7JB
(Just off Redchurch Street, off Shoreditch High St.)
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street/ Old Street

Previews: 21 – 27 September 2009
(Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12pm – 5pm)

Auction Party: 26 September 2009, 6pm – 9pm
(For an invitation to the Auction Party, Please RSVP info@creativesinergy.com

1 of nine pairings

Creative [SIN]ergy reveals the 9 parings for its next fundraiser entitled 1 of nine. This event is a collaborative project between 9 Musicians and 9 Artists/ Designers. 1 of nine will be held in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

1. Shzr Ee Tan (Accordionist) > Louis Lau (Photographer)
2. Yao Cong Tan (Tuba Player) > Rosaline Ting (Writer)
3. Grace Lee (Violinist) > Sarah Cai (Graphic Designer)
4. Shaun Ho (Violinist) > Siti Osman (Curator)
5. Juan Lin (Cellist) > Kok Loong Wong (Architect)
6. Ziliang Song (Pianist) > Lilia Yip (Fashion Designer)
7. Fontane Liang (Harpist) > Song Ming Ang (Sound Artist)
8. Eeping Yee (Opera Singer) > Adam Loh (Dj)
9. Jonathan Ang (Pianist) > Mohyin Kwan (Interior architect/ Jewelry Designer/ Glass Sculptor)

A6 /future/ Illustrator's Kit

This was the illustrator's kit that was mailed to all 22 illustrators participating in A6 /future/. This starter kit was to help them kick start the process of the collaboration. Included in the kit were step by step instructions and a blank postcard for participants to illustrate their questions. This illustrator's kit was designed by Creative [SIN]ergy's Brian Chia.

Creative [SIN]ergy presents,
A6 /future/ - a collaboration between 22 illustrators from both Singapore and the UK. Supported by The Singapore International Foundation, The Central Illustration Agency and Tiger Beer. A6 /future/ invites these artists to share their thoughts, hopes and dreams about their future through the use of A6 sized postcards.For more information about A6 /future/ please email info@creativesinergy.com