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Do Singaporeans Really Appreciate Art?<\/b><\/p>\n
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EUGENE CHUA explores the local arts scene to find out if there is really room for the appreciation of arts amid the bustling metropolis that is Singapore.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-194px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-80px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1463px” custom_margin=”-136px||-385px|||” custom_padding=”107px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-55px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|0|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px||true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|104px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-40px|79px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY Hype Issue #56<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|-415px|0px|-616px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.7em”]<\/p>\n When you think of arts and culture, some places that might come to mind are Paris, Italy, London, and Japan. Singapore, one of the top financial hubs in the world, is more known for its rigorous education system, which prioritises efficiency over creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite Singapore not being recognised for its arts scene, our multicultural society has created an art style to call our own. Unlike European art which focuses on visuals and performance , Singaporean art embraces more aspects. Historically, the majority of physical art in Singapore was derived from Nanyang art, which is heavily influenced by Chinese culture. Early Chinese immigrants brought in calligraphy, porcelain, and sculptures from China. Over time the art styles of the Peranakan, Malay and Indian cultures, to name a few, were infused, creating something new and unique.<\/span><\/p>\n Nanyang art<\/span><\/a> is a form of artistic expression that was practised by migrant Chinese painters in Singapore from as early as the 1920s. Although the Nanyang style has prominent Chinese art attributes, it also has European influences. The Nanyang style evolved into forms of expression that incorporated not only European influences, but also those from the melting pot of cultures and popular artistic styles in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n This type of evolution has also been seen in the way that art is promoted in Singapore\u00a0 in the numerous efforts to encourage local appreciation for the arts in recent years. This can be seen from the slew of art exhibitions happening throughout the year. In the spirit of Singapore Art Week, happening from 6\u201315 Jan 2023, I visited the Singapore Biennale and the Light to Night festival to get some insights from visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n Singapore Biennale 2022 named Natasha\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n As its name suggests, the Singapore Biennale is an international contemporary visual arts exhibition held every two years. It aims to promote Singaporean art and culture to the world, boost the art and creative industries in Singapore, and provide a platform for locals to experience art. This year, the event is titled \u2018Natasha\u2019, and will be held from Oct 16 2022 to Mar 19 2023 across <\/span>multiple locations in Singapore<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I headed down to their exhibit at No. 22 Orchard Road and was presented with a minimalistic interior lit by fluorescent tubes, giving the place an almost clinical feel. The exhibit spans two levels, displaying oil paintings on canvas and digital art pieces. It was less crowded than I had anticipated for a Saturday afternoon. Albeit a small exhibition, I had expected more than a handful of people scattered throughout the entire building.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exhibition-View-of-No.-22-Orchard-Road-part-of-the-Temasek-Shophouse-extension-as-part-of-Singapore-Biennale-2022-named-Natasha.-Image-courtesy-of-Singapore-Art-Museum..jpg” title_text=”Exhibition View of No. 22 Orchard Road, part of the Temasek Shophouse extension, as part of Singapore Biennale 2022 named Natasha. 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Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|-415px|0px|-616px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|30px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.7em”]<\/p>\n The few visitors that I crossed paths with were in a contemplative mood, which amplified the rather still and sombre ambience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe pieces might look like just scribbles of paint, but once you understand the inspiration behind them, you can interpret them in your own way,\u201d says Jia Xuan, 21, a final year polytechnic student who hopes to pursue a degree in Fine Arts at the LASALLE College of the Arts after graduating.<\/span><\/p>\n She also shared that there is more thought that goes into every art piece than people think. \u201cExhibits like this also help me to learn the more technical side of art. Things like the type of canvas, as well as the paint used, whether it\u2019s water or oil based, are all factors that will affect the final result.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n After my first dabble into the contemporary art scene in Singapore, I realised that what I knew about art was extremely superficial, and jumping into the deep end made it hard for me to really appreciate the pieces. For people who want to get into the arts, I would recommend starting off with more accessible\u00a0 art exhibitions before jumping into those featuring more abstract pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Installation-view-of-Areunmari-Ee_s-Aftercloud-2022-as-part-of-Singapore-Biennale-2022-named-Natasha.-Image-courtesy-of-Singapore-Art-Museum..jpg” title_text=”Installation view of Areunmari Ee_s Aftercloud (2022), as part of Singapore Biennale 2022 named Natasha. 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Eugene Chua<\/b>
Web Development Lead<\/b><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
January 18, 2023<\/h5>\n