yay!!! finally get to see Tino Lim again tmr =D
I CAN'T WAIT!!!! my BEST new year pressie....
think i'll go get him a big meatbone tmr :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!
love,
elated camcam =D
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Chocolates!!!
DI 7- SG Designers' Day Continued
hihi, this is part 2 of my trip to SG Designers' Day Exhibition!!!
After Qi, we went to another exhibition called Love and Money, 50 years of creative Britain. There, they exhibited many creative compositions by the British in areas such as the music industry, architectural designs, (and of course Harry Potter!!!) etc. I was quite surprised to see that we actually have many Britain-inspired designs incorporated in our buildings as well as designs. If I didn't remember wrongly, the architectural design of Ion Orchard was shown there as well.
Then, we went downstairs to view an interesting showcase revolving around the theme "Nature". But before that, were a few pieces of art that explored the play of arrangement of things that made up the overall design. Quite interesting. There was even a real cake (that made me hungry) that made people think of how many strawberries should be placed on the cake if you were to cut it into 8 pieces...(most ppl should think it to be 8? Whereas they challenged as to why each piece were to have a strawberry each :P)---I agree!!! My piece should have 10 on it heeheeheee!!!
After that, we went to a safari-like place that exhibited things related to nature like the endangered plants and animal species, videos/costumes/tools of the natives of the aboriginal cultures, as well as the different types of river water etc. Cool place. It reminded me of the Night Safari, only that it is more like a museum.
Then we finally ended the trip at the Supreme Courts to heal our hungry stomachs. Such a pity that we were not able to visit those exhibits at Suntec City... It was closed; I didn't know what was the reason though :(
Nevertheless, we have one last place to go!!! Ion Orchard!!! There, was a Belvedere vodka design competition and the finalist's artworks were there for the public to vote for the best design. There was a huge hidden Kaleidoscope in one of the pieces (which was not very eye catching as compared to the rest UNTIL you peek inside it!!)
The last exhibit we visited on that day was the showcase by the different well-known designers from all areas that won a Best Designer award over the years. One of the designers was the architect behind the Bishan community library. There was also a chair that was somewhat 3-D - its unique selling point is that the chair looks different from each angle. And it was true. there is no fixed shape from each angle.
All in all, this is an interesting and fufilling trip that broadened my insight into Arts. I never knew that there are such exhibitions in Singapore that you can get into contact with the design scene all over the world. I'll definitely visit the one for next year's Designers' Day.
After Qi, we went to another exhibition called Love and Money, 50 years of creative Britain. There, they exhibited many creative compositions by the British in areas such as the music industry, architectural designs, (and of course Harry Potter!!!) etc. I was quite surprised to see that we actually have many Britain-inspired designs incorporated in our buildings as well as designs. If I didn't remember wrongly, the architectural design of Ion Orchard was shown there as well.
Then, we went downstairs to view an interesting showcase revolving around the theme "Nature". But before that, were a few pieces of art that explored the play of arrangement of things that made up the overall design. Quite interesting. There was even a real cake (that made me hungry) that made people think of how many strawberries should be placed on the cake if you were to cut it into 8 pieces...(most ppl should think it to be 8? Whereas they challenged as to why each piece were to have a strawberry each :P)---I agree!!! My piece should have 10 on it heeheeheee!!!
After that, we went to a safari-like place that exhibited things related to nature like the endangered plants and animal species, videos/costumes/tools of the natives of the aboriginal cultures, as well as the different types of river water etc. Cool place. It reminded me of the Night Safari, only that it is more like a museum.
Then we finally ended the trip at the Supreme Courts to heal our hungry stomachs. Such a pity that we were not able to visit those exhibits at Suntec City... It was closed; I didn't know what was the reason though :(
Nevertheless, we have one last place to go!!! Ion Orchard!!! There, was a Belvedere vodka design competition and the finalist's artworks were there for the public to vote for the best design. There was a huge hidden Kaleidoscope in one of the pieces (which was not very eye catching as compared to the rest UNTIL you peek inside it!!)
The last exhibit we visited on that day was the showcase by the different well-known designers from all areas that won a Best Designer award over the years. One of the designers was the architect behind the Bishan community library. There was also a chair that was somewhat 3-D - its unique selling point is that the chair looks different from each angle. And it was true. there is no fixed shape from each angle.
All in all, this is an interesting and fufilling trip that broadened my insight into Arts. I never knew that there are such exhibitions in Singapore that you can get into contact with the design scene all over the world. I'll definitely visit the one for next year's Designers' Day.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
DI 6 - SG Designer's Day
I went for a few exhibits in City Hall and Ion Orchard with my DI class a few weeks back. The exhibits featured the artworks of young aspiring artists as well as well-known designers in conjunction with the Singapore Designer's Day.
First, we went to the one at City Hall. The exhibits were held in the Supreme Courtrooms. The first room's theme was Taiwan design in pop culture. There, many young Taiwanese Designers majoring in the different areas were featured. Some were designers for popular entertainment programmes such as "Kang Xi Lai Le" , some designing the cover albums for singers such as Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou, while others were involved in abstract art, cartoon design etc. It gives us a closer look at what the young designers in Taiwan do, and also gives a a greater understanding of Taiwan's design culture and trends.
The next room was a pitch dark room, with beautifully painted drawings hanging around the wall. There was a reason for the room to be pitch dark - there were secret codes perforated on the drawings, and you'll have to shine a torchlight at it from a distance to decode it. There were also some 3-D sculpture that forms a sentence - you'll have to view it from afar to be able to see it. This room plays around with the element of perception/view. I think it's super cool. I was only able to make sense of the exhibits after "cheating" by reading the hints mounted next to the artworks :P
Then we went to another room. There, were Japanese originated artwork, as well as clay figurines each holding a small Ipod depicting cute graphic designs and not forgetting an impressive train model that has a camera in the front filming the train's route while its moving round the model!!! You can actually see the trees, animals and mountains all made from clay and recycled materials.
After that, we went to a bigger hall hosted by an organization called Qi.
There were all kinds of uniquely designed things made entirely from recycled materials. The bags sold there were made from numerous can cap, by the Brazilians. Smart! We should totally start to collect them too and make our own bags :) the were chairs and tables too, made from recycled metal. Then there were portraits and books sold, all featuring the beauty of nature in Antartica.
There was also an interesting book featuring all the products made from the body parts of the pig. I was shocked to realise that none of the parts of the pig cannot be used; the pig is used up to even its bone to make paper!!! poor pig...tsk tsk...
Anyway enjoyed it there especially my favorite rocking chair they have there. I wished I could bring that home but oh wells...
(PS: this post is getting too long so I'll continue the trip in my next post. In the meantime, here are some pictures I took :) )
*more pictures next post...no more space :S
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Hais...couldn't go to school today...sprained my knee while dancing yesterday...
Went to see the chinese doctor, and after a few grueling twisting and turning and poking of needles (omg!!!), the doctor announced that it was caused by my old injury of my backbone...
now my poor right knee is being bandaged like a fat mummy...and i can't even straighten my leg now!!!
The Doctor forbids me to walk about now...(but how? there's still school and presentations going on!!! and climbing of the hill everyday!!! argh)
Pray that my knee will recover asap... I'll have to dance for Sunday's performance!!!
tata,
Sad Cam :"(
PS: Can't practice dance too at the meantime. stressed.
PPS: Thanks my dear frens (xiu wei, yin qing and jiaqi) for your care and concern!!! =D
Hope everything goes well for presentation tmr!!!
Went to see the chinese doctor, and after a few grueling twisting and turning and poking of needles (omg!!!), the doctor announced that it was caused by my old injury of my backbone...
now my poor right knee is being bandaged like a fat mummy...and i can't even straighten my leg now!!!
The Doctor forbids me to walk about now...(but how? there's still school and presentations going on!!! and climbing of the hill everyday!!! argh)
Pray that my knee will recover asap... I'll have to dance for Sunday's performance!!!
tata,
Sad Cam :"(
PS: Can't practice dance too at the meantime. stressed.
PPS: Thanks my dear frens (xiu wei, yin qing and jiaqi) for your care and concern!!! =D
Hope everything goes well for presentation tmr!!!
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