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Friday, April 29, 2005
'Now & Then' A collaboration project executed by Yeo Shih Yun and Tay Bee Aye, exhibited through a series silk-screen prints and photo transfer installation as well as a video installation.
‘Now & Then' – An exhibition of silk-screen prints and photo-transfer & video installation by local artists Tay Bee Aye and Yeo Shih Yun will open at the new art space instinc, located at 271C New Bridge Road, from 29 April 2005 to 25 May 2005.
It was through an old bus ticket that the concept of this exhibition was conceived. The progress of change, like the old bus ticket and ezlink card, is significant to our nation building. This transformation has fascinated us. Our nation building has indicated the progress of our changing landscape, like the increasing road signs and new street names in new estates. On the other hand, some old street names are removed completely.
Singapore’s landscape has undergone massive transformation over the past four decades. The transition of renewal, disappearance and addition of street names demonstrated how our identity is being built from the colonial era (Queenstown, Victoria Street) to a city of racial harmony consciousness, by using neutral street names rather than Malay or hanyu pinyin names.
Changes are inevitable. Many of our childhood memories of things, places, and scenes no longer exist today. They are permanently gone and unrecoverable. What are left are fragmented memories. With this goal of recapitulating the past memories and new, the two artists transform this space into a journey shared by them and others who lived here in this exhibition, 'Now & Then.'
There will be an installation of 20 prints on paper (silk-screen, photo transfer) together with prototype of street names and signs. There is also an interactive map for the audience to participate. Markers, oil pastel, sticker, photo etc, will be provided to allow viewer to add and delete information to transform it to the current landscape, or the imaginative future landscape. Thus, the piece is a piece that is always in state of work-in-progress till the last day of the exhibition. In addition, a video installation of journey traveled while on the MRT, a type of transportation commuted by Bee Aye and Shih Yun frequently will also be exhibited.
'Now & Then' will be exhibited at instinc at 271C New Bridge Road (Chinatown) from 29 April 2005 to 25 May 2005. For gallery information, please call 6536 1739. Free Admission.
Viewing hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 12pm to 7pm, 7pm-9pm (by appointment) Saturdays, 12-5pm (By appointment); Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Directions: (include map)
By MRT - Chinatown (NEL) or Outram Park
By Bus - SBS 2, 12, 33, 54, 61, 62, 63, 80, 81, 124, 143, 147, 174, 197
TIBS 190, 520, 851, 961, 961C, 970
About instinc(www.instinc.com)
instinc is located at the attic of a conservation townhouse that has been carefully restored, originally built in the 1800s. Creating an inspirational environment to work in, instinc has a pointed roof with high ceiling and a large patio natural lighting, adding to the character of the space.
Started in November 2004, instinc is an artist-run space that aims to foster friendships and collaborations with other artists. instinc is a dynamic space in continuous process of creation and is committed in exhibiting all forms of contemporary art.
The objectives of instinct are:
To provide an exhibition space managed by an artist in order to establish a vibrant environment for creative practice and dialogue.
To provide a space to exchange ideas and interaction for artists in the community.
About the artists
Biography of Artist, Yeo Shih Yun
Shih Yun's fascination for the abstract medium surfaced during her time at Lasalle, when she first experimented with the fusion of fine arts and contemporary design. One of her early experimental works received acclaim as a highly commended entry for the UOB Painting of the Year competition in 1999, which spurred her to further explore fine arts and the abstract form. After graduating from Lasalle, Shih Yun attended the one-year Post Baccalaureate Program (Painting) at the San Francisco Art Institute.
Shih Yun has collaborated with artists from America and UK for the past three years and has held numerous exhibitions in Singapore and Australia. Some of her recent exhibitions include “exit” in Melbourne, Australia and “NewFinds 2003" at MITA ARTrium. In addition, she was awarded the Emerging Artist Grant from the National Arts Council to hold her first solo exhibition titled, “log:one03” at Block 43 Studio Gallery in 2003.
Biography of Artist, Tay Bee Aye
Tay Bee Aye graduated with Fine Art Diploma (Painting) from LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts in 1999. She was awarded the recipient of 1998/1999 Georgette Chen Art Scholarship. During her artistic practice, her works won two Honorable Mentions at Philip Morris Singapore Art Award and a Commendation Award at the Singapore Power Ltd Art Competition. Bee Aye’s signature soft sculptures and site-specific installation works has been well received by the public and have been exhibited in various locations in Singapore, namely, Suntec City, Esplanade, M Hotel, Chinese Garden and Tanjong Pagar Community Center.
Bee Aye is very active in the arts scene and has participated in many arts activities and competitions. In 1999 & 2001, she took part in the Nokia Singapore Art, and in 2000 & 2004 Art Festival projects at Clifford Pier for "Tracking Time" and ST James Power House for the exhibition "Reconstruction of a City". Her recent 2nd solo exhibition "Her World" was held at Utterly Art Exhibition Space in Jan 2005. She also participated in number of group show. Her professional experience includes working as an arts educator. Bee Aye is currently a full-time practicing artist.
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