BA(Hons) Fine Arts alumna Soo Mei Fei made history by being the first Singaporean Chinese woman to perform a full-fledged bharatanatyam on stage. The piece for her solo debut had numerous challenging elements but her perseverance and practice paid off. In the audience was veteran dancer and choreographer V. Balakrishnan who commented: “I have no words to express the standard and quality of Mei Fei’s performance. She has a very bright future.”
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The Straits Times: Fashioned for new beginnings
BA(Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles alumna Rena Kok has launched a new capsule collection that is exclusively available on an e-commerce platform managed by the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore. As the winner of the Harper’s Bazaar NewGen Fashion Awards 2019, she was mentored by editor-in-chief Kenneth Goh and creative director Windy Aulia throughout the creation process. A bespoke designer by training, this seven-piece collection marks Rena’s first foray into the ready-to-wear market and she is excited to see where this opportunity takes her.
Tabla!: India-S'pore artists unite for ARTWALK
ARTWALK Little India’s first international collaboration has been revealed on the facade of Broadway Hotel at Serangoon Road. Standing at a magnificent seven-storeys tall, this mural is the work of Indian artist Bhajju Shyam and Singaporean artist Sam Lo. Alongside their creation, five other works were also unveiled within the heritage precinct.
Media release: More vibrant programmes as public arts festival ARTWALK Little India returns
In Spite Of the pandemic, popular public arts festival ARTWALK Little India (ARTWALK) returns to celebrate the rich heritage of the precinct from 22 January to 6 February 2021, demonstrating how art continues to fuel and inspire even in challenging times. Held in conjunction with Singapore Art Week, this year’s festival will be presented in a hybrid format for the first time, featuring both digital and on-site programmes.
Design and Architecture: Developing a new way of thinking in design education
The next big thing in design is not going to be a new style of font or a penchant for primary colours.
Design, and design education, is about developing a way of thinking that can make everyday life easier to navigate.
From the way you move through a hospital, to integrating community needs and government departments, design makes a major impact on our lives.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought these concerns to the forefront more than ever.
Navigating through changing cultural and social contexts, designers must identify and reimagine their roles today.
The Straits Times: New member of Council of Presidential Advisers sworn in
Mr Peter Seah, Chairman of LASALLE College of the Arts has been appointed by President Halimah Yacob as a member of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA). Along with nine other members, he will provide advice to the President before she exercises her discretionary powers to all fiscal and appointment matters.
UOB Painting of the Year
Emerging Artist – Painting of the Year
Emil Nicodemus Chew
Diploma in Fine Arts, Class of 2018
Entry: Family Portrait
Established Artist – Bronze
Ben Puah
Diploma in Fine Arts
Entry: An Intimate Conversation
Cultural Medallion
Lianhe Zaobao: Local director Cho Jun Ming tackles sign language in his latest work
BA(Hons) Film student Cho Jun Ming has numerous works to his name but My Only Sunshine is his first attempt at shooting a film without any dialogue at all. The story follows a young mother's attempt to understand her Deaf daughter's silent world, and the touching film has already received many positive comments on social media.