Cute right??!! I should print one to use as a bookmark, hahaha...
Strip 1
Strip 2
Strip 3
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
ishot - Elephant Parade
Photos from Elephant Parade... in vintage photo booth strips style!
Cute right??!! I should print one to use as a bookmark, hahaha...
Cute right??!! I should print one to use as a bookmark, hahaha...
Friday, March 16, 2012
Andy Warhol: Pop Art's most important icon
Andy Warhol was one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century and was renowned for using mass production of popular culture such as advertising, comic books and brand products as the basis of his art, creating some of the most recognizable images ever produced. His screenprinted images of Marilyn Monroe, soup cans, and sensational newspaper stories, quickly became synonymous with Pop Art and with which Warhol established his reputation as a Pop artist in the early 1960s.
Challenging the idealist visions and personal emotions conveyed by abstraction, Warhol embraced popular culture and commercial processes to produce work that appealed to the general public. His artistic risks and constant experimentation with subjects and media made him a pioneer in almost all forms of visual art.
Here are some of his artworks that I like =)
It is said that the gallery owner and interior designer Muriel Latow gave Warhol the idea of painting soup cans, when she suggested to him that he should paint objects that people see every day. Painted in 1962, 100 Cans is an early example of Warhol's repeated image of a mass produced consumer good. He began by projecting a source image on to canvas, then he traced the image repeatedly, creating a two dimensional graphic aesthetic. Warhol went on to produce several tributes to Campbell's soup cans, sometimes as a single portrait.
When Warhol first exhibited Campbell’s Soup Cans in 1962, each of the thirty-two canvases hung from the wall like a painting and rested on a shelf like groceries in a store. The number of canvases corresponds to the varieties of soup then sold by the Campbell Soup Company. Warhol assigned a different soup variety to each, checking them off on a product list supplied by Campbell. They are arranged in rows that reflect the chronological order in which they were introduced, beginning with "Tomato" in the upper left, which debuted in 1897.
After her sudden death in August 1962, Marilyn Monroe's life and career became a worldwide obsession. Warhol, being infatuated with fame and pop culture, obtained a black-and-white publicity photo of her, taken in 1953 for her film Niagara, and used the photo to create several series of images. Each Marilyn work was an experiment of dramatically shifting colours and shadow. With the help of his assistants, and the printing technique used, Warhol was able to recreate images such as this at a fast rate. Marilyn is an example of the successful evolution of Warhol's goal of erasing signs of the artist's hand from the production process.
Warhol combines paint and silkscreen in this image of Mao Zedong, a series that he created in direct reaction to President Richard Nixon's recent visit to China. The painting is very large, 448.3 cm by 346.7 cm, its scale evoking the dominating nature of Mao's rule over China. It also echoes the towering propagandistic representations that were being displayed throughout China during the Cultural Revolution. The graffiti-like splashes of colour, red rouge and blue eye shadow, literally 'de-faces' Mao's image - an act of rebellion against the Communist propaganda machine by using its own devices against itself.
In a series of paintings based on a photograph of hibiscus blossoms, Warhol drenched the flowers’ floppy shape with vibrant color and set them against a background of rich undergrowth, transforming them into psychedelic indoor deco.
PS: Unable to find any background information for this artwork =(
PS: If you are keen to know more about Andy Warhol and his works, remember to check out Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition at the ArtScience Museum from 17th March 2012 to 12 August 2012. Visitors to the exhibition will journey through four different stages of Andy Warhol’s life, starting from his early artistic years in the 1940’s to his final works in the 1980’s. The exhibition will present an extensive range of important artworks from the various phases of his artistic career. Check out the official press release for more details.
Challenging the idealist visions and personal emotions conveyed by abstraction, Warhol embraced popular culture and commercial processes to produce work that appealed to the general public. His artistic risks and constant experimentation with subjects and media made him a pioneer in almost all forms of visual art.
Here are some of his artworks that I like =)
100 Cans (1962)
It is said that the gallery owner and interior designer Muriel Latow gave Warhol the idea of painting soup cans, when she suggested to him that he should paint objects that people see every day. Painted in 1962, 100 Cans is an early example of Warhol's repeated image of a mass produced consumer good. He began by projecting a source image on to canvas, then he traced the image repeatedly, creating a two dimensional graphic aesthetic. Warhol went on to produce several tributes to Campbell's soup cans, sometimes as a single portrait.
Campbell's Soup Cans (1962)
When Warhol first exhibited Campbell’s Soup Cans in 1962, each of the thirty-two canvases hung from the wall like a painting and rested on a shelf like groceries in a store. The number of canvases corresponds to the varieties of soup then sold by the Campbell Soup Company. Warhol assigned a different soup variety to each, checking them off on a product list supplied by Campbell. They are arranged in rows that reflect the chronological order in which they were introduced, beginning with "Tomato" in the upper left, which debuted in 1897.
Marilyn Monroe (1967)
After her sudden death in August 1962, Marilyn Monroe's life and career became a worldwide obsession. Warhol, being infatuated with fame and pop culture, obtained a black-and-white publicity photo of her, taken in 1953 for her film Niagara, and used the photo to create several series of images. Each Marilyn work was an experiment of dramatically shifting colours and shadow. With the help of his assistants, and the printing technique used, Warhol was able to recreate images such as this at a fast rate. Marilyn is an example of the successful evolution of Warhol's goal of erasing signs of the artist's hand from the production process.
Mao (1973)
Warhol combines paint and silkscreen in this image of Mao Zedong, a series that he created in direct reaction to President Richard Nixon's recent visit to China. The painting is very large, 448.3 cm by 346.7 cm, its scale evoking the dominating nature of Mao's rule over China. It also echoes the towering propagandistic representations that were being displayed throughout China during the Cultural Revolution. The graffiti-like splashes of colour, red rouge and blue eye shadow, literally 'de-faces' Mao's image - an act of rebellion against the Communist propaganda machine by using its own devices against itself.
Flower (1964)
In a series of paintings based on a photograph of hibiscus blossoms, Warhol drenched the flowers’ floppy shape with vibrant color and set them against a background of rich undergrowth, transforming them into psychedelic indoor deco.
Sunset (1972)
PS: Unable to find any background information for this artwork =(
PS: If you are keen to know more about Andy Warhol and his works, remember to check out Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition at the ArtScience Museum from 17th March 2012 to 12 August 2012. Visitors to the exhibition will journey through four different stages of Andy Warhol’s life, starting from his early artistic years in the 1940’s to his final works in the 1980’s. The exhibition will present an extensive range of important artworks from the various phases of his artistic career. Check out the official press release for more details.
Monday, March 12, 2012
i Light Marina Bay 2012
Remember the art installation My Public Garden depicting a whimsical, fantasy garden of gigantic flowers, plants and trees at Marina Bay waterfront promenade? Yesh, long long time ago... and that was i Light Marina Bay event in 2010!
The second edition of Asia’s first and only sustainable light art festival i Light Marina Bay 2012 returns 9 March to 1 April 2012! Themed “Light Meets Asia”, the event will feature more than 30 innovative and environmental sustainable light art installations by 30 multi-disciplinary artists with a strong focus on works from Asia.
We went for the event last Friday evening and I must say that it’s really good and fun! Check out the photos of our favorite art installations =)
Fringe events and activities – including weekend night carnival, outdoor performances, guided light walk tours, educational talks and workshops – will also take place during the Festival.
Be sure to join the free guided tours led by student volunteers from Temasek Polytechnic to gain valuable insight into the creative process of the artists and their creations. PS: Tour 2 is highly recommended as this route (which covers art installation from ArtScience Museum to Floating Platform) is more interesting…
i Light Marina Bay will open nightly from 7.30pm to 11.00pm from 9 March to 1 April 2012. For more information, check out the official website by clicking here.
The second edition of Asia’s first and only sustainable light art festival i Light Marina Bay 2012 returns 9 March to 1 April 2012! Themed “Light Meets Asia”, the event will feature more than 30 innovative and environmental sustainable light art installations by 30 multi-disciplinary artists with a strong focus on works from Asia.
We went for the event last Friday evening and I must say that it’s really good and fun! Check out the photos of our favorite art installations =)
I Light Marina Bay 2012 Festival Map
Garden of Light
An animated 3D digital projection on the surface of the ArtScience Museum incorporating light and sound effects to tell a story about environmental sustainability and highlight the beauty of the natural world in its journey through a single day. The best vantage point is from Helix Bridge.
An animated 3D digital projection on the surface of the ArtScience Museum incorporating light and sound effects to tell a story about environmental sustainability and highlight the beauty of the natural world in its journey through a single day. The best vantage point is from Helix Bridge.
Parmenides I
A large scale geometric sculpture incorporating a 360ยบ digitally-mapped video of swirling abstract patterns to present an amazing sense of movement, colour and form. Very hypnotic indeed!
A large scale geometric sculpture incorporating a 360ยบ digitally-mapped video of swirling abstract patterns to present an amazing sense of movement, colour and form. Very hypnotic indeed!
White Rain
Specially-designed acrylic bar encasing energy efficient LED, sensors and other motion-sensor equipment are used to create an interactive experience of walking through an irregular “rain” of light which falls and changes as visitor moves inside the space. This work focuses on the sense of infinity and quietude produced by the behaviour and beauty of rain.
Specially-designed acrylic bar encasing energy efficient LED, sensors and other motion-sensor equipment are used to create an interactive experience of walking through an irregular “rain” of light which falls and changes as visitor moves inside the space. This work focuses on the sense of infinity and quietude produced by the behaviour and beauty of rain.
Key Frames
20 stick figures made of LED light tubes come to life in a choreographed display of light and sound to evoke movement, activity and a festive atmosphere. Really interesting as these stick figures will run, fight and dance to tell a story, kinda like a light animation!
20 stick figures made of LED light tubes come to life in a choreographed display of light and sound to evoke movement, activity and a festive atmosphere. Really interesting as these stick figures will run, fight and dance to tell a story, kinda like a light animation!
Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum and Helix Bridge. Beautiful!
Flow
Visitors can turn a series of vertical axis wind turbines connected to built-in energy-efficient LEDs to convert kinetic energy into light to illuminate the art installation which is based on Asian prayer wheels. Spot AG in the background? He’s trying his best to spin all these containers so that I can capture a nice photo.
Visitors can turn a series of vertical axis wind turbines connected to built-in energy-efficient LEDs to convert kinetic energy into light to illuminate the art installation which is based on Asian prayer wheels. Spot AG in the background? He’s trying his best to spin all these containers so that I can capture a nice photo.
5QU1D
A large squid-like creature with blinking lights (made of recycled and used electronic parts and LED lighting system) emerges from the waters of Marina Bay and seeks to meld into the urban landscape. This work references the rapid changes in our modernising world and the effects they have on the natural environment.
A large squid-like creature with blinking lights (made of recycled and used electronic parts and LED lighting system) emerges from the waters of Marina Bay and seeks to meld into the urban landscape. This work references the rapid changes in our modernising world and the effects they have on the natural environment.
The Gate
Hundreds of small low intensity laser beams frame the doorway and radiate straight past the viewer to create a powerful sense/image of a symbolic passage and a path to enlightenment. It’s actually unnerving to walk through the “laser sheet” (on both sides of the doorway) as it seems as though you are walking through a very thin layer of transparent glass. Fog is used to enhance the effects.
Hundreds of small low intensity laser beams frame the doorway and radiate straight past the viewer to create a powerful sense/image of a symbolic passage and a path to enlightenment. It’s actually unnerving to walk through the “laser sheet” (on both sides of the doorway) as it seems as though you are walking through a very thin layer of transparent glass. Fog is used to enhance the effects.
Tired from all the walking? Fret not, food and beverages are on sale at the cafe at The Lawn.
Flux
One of the interactive works incorporated into After Light installation, Flux is an interactive image-maker which creates a mosaic of images. Visitors are invited to upload images to Flickr via the tag ‘iLight 2012’ to create an interactive image archive. These blue patches are kinda “irritating” as they always “float” to your faces; you gotta be quick to snap a photo whilst avoiding them.
One of the interactive works incorporated into After Light installation, Flux is an interactive image-maker which creates a mosaic of images. Visitors are invited to upload images to Flickr via the tag ‘iLight 2012’ to create an interactive image archive. These blue patches are kinda “irritating” as they always “float” to your faces; you gotta be quick to snap a photo whilst avoiding them.
Coral Garden
A field of “coral” made of re-used cocktail stirrers to express the beauty and importance of coral in the functioning of natural ecosystems and raise awareness about efforts to reform damaged reefs. This work aims to draw attention to the negative impact of human practices on the world’s coral reefs using cocktail stirrers as a symbol of consumerist society and element polluting our seas.
A field of “coral” made of re-used cocktail stirrers to express the beauty and importance of coral in the functioning of natural ecosystems and raise awareness about efforts to reform damaged reefs. This work aims to draw attention to the negative impact of human practices on the world’s coral reefs using cocktail stirrers as a symbol of consumerist society and element polluting our seas.
Fringe events and activities – including weekend night carnival, outdoor performances, guided light walk tours, educational talks and workshops – will also take place during the Festival.
Be sure to join the free guided tours led by student volunteers from Temasek Polytechnic to gain valuable insight into the creative process of the artists and their creations. PS: Tour 2 is highly recommended as this route (which covers art installation from ArtScience Museum to Floating Platform) is more interesting…
i Light Marina Bay will open nightly from 7.30pm to 11.00pm from 9 March to 1 April 2012. For more information, check out the official website by clicking here.
MBS: Wonder Full Show
Finally finally! We went to watch Wonder Full, a spectacular 13-minute nightly light and water show which tells the universal tale of the journey of life using lasers, searchlights, LED lighting, high definition video projection, giant water screens, fountains, surround sound and special effects (such as bubbles, flog and fires) to create stunning visual effects.
The show is accompanied by an original orchestral sound track (which is specially created by renown Singaporean composer Iskandar Ismail and maestro/conductor Darrell Ang and the 140-man strong Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, and other young budding talent from Singapore) and What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
Wonder Full will be shown nightly (Sunday to Thursday: 8pm, 9.30pm ; Friday and Saturday: 8pm, 9.30pm, 11pm), event is free and the best spot to view the laser show is at the Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands.
Highly recommended!
The show is accompanied by an original orchestral sound track (which is specially created by renown Singaporean composer Iskandar Ismail and maestro/conductor Darrell Ang and the 140-man strong Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, and other young budding talent from Singapore) and What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
Wonder Full will be shown nightly (Sunday to Thursday: 8pm, 9.30pm ; Friday and Saturday: 8pm, 9.30pm, 11pm), event is free and the best spot to view the laser show is at the Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands.
Highly recommended!
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