Studio Number Thirteen | Studio #13

2009-07-25T09:23:00.001+08:00

Studio Number 13 is under the Society 6's Network!

2009-07-24T13:49:00.001+08:00

I'm Back

2009-07-12T14:01:00.001+08:00

Been away for sometime, but always here for Arts...

Project Eiffel 2009

2009-05-04T11:33:00.000+08:00

Portrait

2009-04-27T21:14:00.004+08:00

Graffiti Workshop @ SMU

2009-04-26T16:56:00.003+08:00

Poster for Graffiti Workshop | Draft 1

2009-04-08T05:25:00.005+08:00

My attempt to use stenciling just to prove that i am not another monkey who know photoshop!

Mini Cooper | "Always Open" Design Competition 2009

2009-04-04T05:11:00.003+08:00

Stenciled Canvas

2009-03-21T18:50:00.002+08:00

Dead & Gone

2009-03-14T10:13:00.002+08:00

FT module has finally come to an end. And once again, i went to look for Alex to create a new style of graphic for my hair. Indeed, he never fails to disappoint me time and time again. Anyway sorry for the bad quality. The picture was taken by Daniel, who kept thinking that it's funny to take such photo....

Mural 2009 | A Proud Collaborative

2009-02-27T03:29:00.004+08:00

This huge wall outside Koufu in SMU Concourse has took many Artists and Painters to put up before, during and after the mid term exams. The concept of the design thought out was merely to attract attention in the SMU community, as well as getting the SMU student to involve themseleves in more Art stuff.

Together with Lilpinkdevil, Maes2ro, Daniel Yu, Jing Wen (Jing), Cai Yu (Cai Yu), Janice (J. Novelia), Kien Te (Kite) and me, we managed to finish this big wall in 3 weeks. This event was organised by Artdicted@SMU and facilitated by SMU Office of Student Life (OSL).

Kanye West Sketch

2009-02-25T02:02:00.003+08:00

Been wanting to start sketching a lot of drawings in the past. After getting bored while studying the textbook, i've decided to whip out my ikea pencil and the sketch book. At the end of the day, this is what i got. Nothing much to describe. Do leave your valuable comment for future improvement!

Thanks!

NuArt Stavanger 2007

2009-02-24T19:07:00.003+08:00

Daniel found this video clip from Youtube. So coooool!

End of Mid Term

2009-02-21T17:51:00.001+08:00

This is a sketch done by me to celebrate the end of Mid Term and the start of my New World!

Cool Effort

2009-02-17T11:20:00.004+08:00

This is a really cool video featuring various artistes coming together to put on a show. Below is the description given to this video:

"An overview of the build-up and install for the NuArt 2007 festival in Stavanger, Norway. Nick Walker, Eine, Blek le Rat, Arofish, C6 Dotmasters, D*Face, Dolk, Herakut, Pobel, Word to Mother, Logan Hicks, M-City, and more... http://www.nuart.no - http://www.c6.org"

SMU Art Fest 2009; Wrap Up

2009-02-05T18:13:00.003+08:00

Finally got the time to finish the video consisting of the pictures i took. Enjoy!

Tied Up

2009-02-04T15:46:00.003+08:00

Imagine you are able to create something you are capable of; something that is easy and only require your talent to work a bit... But at the same time the surrounding environment do not allow you to. They tied up your time by cuffing you up. How would you feel?

Pile of Junk

2009-02-02T03:29:00.004+08:00

Do you often find yourself lost in your world? And most of the time you feel like you don't belong to the lost world but you can't get away from it? Anyway, two and a half years to go.

Slideshow Provided by Flickr

2009-01-29T10:29:00.001+08:00

Sketch Submission for SMU Design Love 2009

2009-01-26T13:30:00.006+08:00

A poster sketched by me during one of the lesson last week.

I wanted to sketch something simple yet it deliver the truth about Art. This poster will be submitted to the SMU Design Love 2009 Exco for further approval. So if you see this in your email, you know who did it. Haha..

Showcase 5: Walk-the-Arrow

2009-01-25T03:05:00.002+08:00

The last piece to showcase before i proceed with my mini project!

Another stencil i did to depict the real world where people are constantly led by others. And of course in this sense, by an arrow instead of a Dog!

Showcase 4: Kiddo Series

2009-01-23T04:07:00.004+08:00

The kiddo featured here are looking up for something.. or someone whom they looked upon.

Balloons of colourful arrow filled the ceiling above their heads; indicating the the colourful life ahead of them in the near future. Are they looking for their own direction? Or are they waiting for someone to give them the instruction? Like everyone who grew up, the real world is filled uncertainty that make us all look like little kids; constantly looking up to something.. or someone.

Showcase 3: Cry Baby

2009-01-21T03:17:00.006+08:00

When we were younger, we are often required to follow the instruction given by the adults. Failing to do so would often follow by either getting scolded or beaten with belt or canes. In my real world, i often see arrow as an instruction. And in this stencil outside the settlers' cafe, i hope to portray the consequence of not abiding to instruction. The broken arrow here indicate the failure to follow the instruction. Hence, little boy kneel outside the cafe crying silently; trying to reach out to everyone who walked pass him. But nobody care...

Showcase 2: Hear, See & Speak

2009-01-17T00:23:00.003+08:00

At the back of SMU Gallery stood three portraits of my wife. They were the best of the whole showcase because it featured the person i love most. At the same time, the concept derive at this artwork is also the most meaningful to me.

In the real work, people are often bombarded by "noises" that depict their action. And the best way to go around avoiding these "noises" are to Hear No Evil, See No Evil, and Speak No Evil. Imagine having the ability to do these, everyone will lead a cheerful life. Hence, making the world a much happier environment for all human being.

Showcase 1: Watch It

2009-01-14T15:36:00.004+08:00

In the Real World, everyone from all over the world are always looking at the media to provide instruction and direction. For example, the stock market is a clear indication of how people gauge their wealth. From rich to poor, everyone will respond to the drop or rise of the stock market.

A closer look at the work!

SMU Art Fest Official Opening

2009-01-10T16:40:00.003+08:00

The SMU Art Fest 2009 was officially opened yesterday with Guest-of-Honour Mr Loh, owner of Hotel 1929 & New Majestic Hotel, and Mr Howard Hunter, SMU Preseident.

Me presenting my contribution to Mr Loh & Mr Howard Hunter!

I was quite nervous and tired after setting up the installation for the past 1 weeks. In fact, i didn't managed to put up everything until 1 hour before the event opening! Anyway, i would like to thanks Daniel and Soon Foo for helping me out during this installation. Without them, i don't think i can finish everything.

I will be showcasing all the pictures of the actual art work i've contributed within this week, so stay around for more updates!

1 Day to go!

2009-01-08T15:47:00.005+08:00

Yesterday was a nightmare for me. But all thanks to daniel who helped me putting all the stencil up! Thanks Dan!

Anyway, a lot of focus has been put into the wall outside the SMU Gallery. Because this design comprises of 14 stencils, a lot of work has gone into putting up the stencils and waiting for the spray to dry up.

Nevertheless, the background for the kiddos are all up. So today will be focusing on the details and also putting up the "Walk-the-Arrows". Of course, there is this time for photography!

Confirmed Location

2009-01-03T20:39:00.003+08:00

And so it's confirmed! Look out for this spaces!

Counting down to 7th Jan 2009

2008-12-29T18:05:00.004+08:00

With only 9 days left to go, SMU Art Fest 2009 is almost around the corner. After going through all the final drafted designs with Khim, we managed to decide and confirm the location for all the art pieces.

Initially, i didn't really thought i can have the opportunity to participate. Ever since i was exposed to the Art World in the secondary school day, i didn't even believe i have that sense of art in me.

If not for Daniel, i won't even know about the showcase. If not for Khairuddin, i won't even use stencil as the medium. If not for Khim, i won't even have the spaces to showcase my work. Lastly to my friends who kept encouraging and providing feedback, i won't even produce the nice work.

9 designs to complete and 23 stencils to create, i hope everything will be smooth!

First Showcase: Actual Completed Design

2008-12-17T20:56:00.004+08:00

The actual design for the first showcase featuring both the crying baby and his father is finally completed!

Design Completion

2008-12-13T02:50:00.009+08:00

At last, i've completed all the design which i hope to feature along the SMU Art Fest 2009. However, they are still not the finalized version because i'm still waiting for Khim to approve it. Anyway, i managed to recce the whole concourse and have some slight idea of which wall and pillar i'm intending to spray.

Most of the design will be featured at the 1st level Li Ka Shing Library and the Concourse that link all the SMU building together. The concept for this special placement is to cultivate the curosity in the passer-by so that they will ask 'What's next?'

Having said that, each buildings (except the Library) will also feature the one little kiddos and one arrow balloon. The intention is to welcome everyone before they embark on the rest of the more intensive design at Li Ka Shing Library.

Cutting Edge

2008-12-12T14:06:00.007+08:00

Following the Eiffel Tower and some other Christmas paper cutting, i went on to help Daniel create a Birthday card for his Mum. Not a very complex design but i hope it's nice enough to 'Wow' his Mum. Will be planning to explore more of paper cutting cards in the future and possibly create another new blog just to sell them.

Paper Cutting Trial

2008-12-10T19:10:00.005+08:00

Like any artiste, i get distracted over art work easily.

After Jervis shown me the Christmas Card he brought back from Vietnam, i was determined to set out on an journey to see what i can achieve through paper cutting. To my surprise, i was able to create something using that expensive pen knife i bought for the Art Fest.

The hardest part of creating this greeting card was sourcing for the ideal design. Going through the Google image search, i finally managed to source a few design from the Eiffel Tower, Christmas Decoration and a normal Tree.

Not quite bad after all. I guess i should start doing some stuff to send out greeting cards!

2nd Showcase: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

2008-12-09T15:47:00.002+08:00

The long weekend i spent with my wife was totally wonderful.

But at the same time, the start of the week has got me fuel up for more inspiration. Over the weekend, i managed to convince my wife to allow me to feature her portrait for one of the showcase.

The second showcase i'm working on will feature 3 photocopied portrait of my wife. But each will be given a different arrow to indicate the restriction; See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Speak No Evil. Basically, the arrow head will be placed on the eyes, ear and mouth of the portrait to simulate the restriction. While the body of the arrow will wrap the face from the back.

Will be working on the stencil cutting on this second showcase till friday because of the 4 layer of tones. But hopefully i can get it done asap before working on the other stencils.

SMU Art Festival 2009: Crying Baby Part 1 (Youtube)

2008-12-07T00:30:00.003+08:00

Finally managed to upload to Youtube!

Alternate links, click here.

SMU Art Fest 2009: Stage 2 Consultation

2008-12-05T23:29:00.008+08:00

The second consultation today was fantastic. (All thanks to the stencil art inspired by Banksy)

Although khai did not make it to see my actual blow up design, khim and exco were quite satisfied with my concept and draft version of actual work.

The process i went through today was quite simple. After pasting the blown up version of Cry Baby and done drawing with the Broken Arrow, i'm left with cutting the patches and spraying process. And thankfully i managed to accomplish all in one afternoon!

The toughest of all during the cutting process was to cut out all the tiny little detail. I ended up having a sore index finger because the board were really tough to penetrate. (Luckily i didn't choose the vanguard sheet!)

As for the spraying process, it took me quite a well to dry up the ink. Other than that, i also managed to spray some of the blue ink on my finger.

Despite the fact Khim has requested that i discontinue to showcase the arrows, i am still pretty much happy about her reaction of the stencil art. In fact, we even went to the extend of generating more and more idea. For now, she have to scratch her head to plan for my spaces.

As for now, i'm going back to create more ideas and stencils!

First Showcase; Crying for Love

2008-12-02T16:00:00.004+08:00

Exams finally ended last Saturday noon, but the real event for myself in 2008 has just began. With so much to prepare for SMU Art Fest 2009, i can't help but went to work immediately after the last exam.

After thinking about the concept for the past 3 weeks, i've decided to showcase more than one work. Besides the "Real World" graffiti featuring the arrows as the background, i will be using Stencil Art as another platform to deliver the concept for the Art Fest.

So far, I'm planning for 4 showcase. But there may be more along the way as ideas are constantly changing at the back of my head. The first work i'm trying to deliver for this Friday consultation with the OSL is a small kid crying. The actual showcase will feature 2 adults standing at both end of the crying kid, with the father of the crying kid will be carrying another kid. But the highlight of the showcase is a broken arrow beside the crying kid.

The concept was derived from the idea that when we were young, we were constantly given instructions by the adults. And when we refuse to listen, we will receive all sort of punishment. Thus, we ended up crying. Just like the featured crying kid, he broke the arrow (instruction) given by his parents and ended crying because both parents did not bother about him. At the same time, another kid (carried by the father figure), will be holding on to a unbroken arrow.

Sound confusing? Maybe. But i'll showcase the actual work when it's done. That will be easier to digest!

Countdown...

2008-11-19T17:13:00.003+08:00

SMU Art Fest 2009 is probably the only event that i will participate in my lifetime, for Art. Although the next meeting with the committee are only 2 weeks away, i'm already so determined to put on a good show.

After the first consultation with the committee from the OSL, i was inspired to make things better on the graffiti that i've created. But for now, all i can hope for is for the exams to be over soon. I can't wait to start getting myself busy for something that i've always wanted. I mean, which artiste doesn't want to showcase his work?

I do have some basic structure of the Art presentation. But i will have to work double quick time to transform the work from digital forms to the actual wall. By the way, Studio #13 (Studio Number 13) is the only official blog for my world. So do come back for regular updates such as concept trial, sampling and actual event!

Here is the official website for SMU Art Fest 2009. Click this!

Revived!

2008-11-11T00:54:00.002+08:00

After weeks of disappointment amidst my mid term exam results and the rejection of Paint-A-Pillar, i finally got a reply from a big event. It's SMU Art Festival 2009!

For once something is correct in my life. I thought Art is never going to be part of me and i just have to go back to the initial routine of constantly studying for exams and quiz.

Thanks to the exco of SMU Art Festival 2009. You guys just brought back someone who can unleash and beautify the Art Scene in SMU and Singapore.

*Delighted*

Down The Drain

2008-10-22T20:45:00.006+08:00

After an accumulated sketching for 12 hours, i finally came up with this 7 Deadly Sins. But to my surprise, things didn't work out because 'that' committee was looking for a more actual design. Isn't that detailed enough? Man...

Real World Verse 2

2008-10-13T00:24:00.006+08:00

Apex Case Challenge was a real torture to me and Apex Chillax. Despite the fact that we didn't wanted to put too much expectation on the challenge, we still walked away feeling slightly disappointed.

Anyway, i finally grabbed hold of a new set of highlighters!

Real World

2008-10-07T21:52:00.005+08:00

Finally got the time to sit down and brainstorm for the SMU Art Fest 2009. Didn't really got the time last week as mid term took up quite a lot of time. After watching the you tube about Daim's approach to graffiti, i finally got the inspiration!

SexyBack Verse 2

2008-10-05T02:11:00.003+08:00

Studio # 13

2008-10-05T01:25:00.004+08:00

Mid terms are finally over! Despite the fact that i might not get the optimal result for mid term, i'm still going to celebrate the end of endless studying in school! You don't wanna know what i went through during the past 2 weeks...

Anyway, have been trying to secure my style of graffiti these few weeks. It's quite tough because ideas are everywhere and inspiration is definitely going to result in some form of plagiarism. Nevertheless, i've still going to find the missing style that i need.

Magazine

2008-10-01T10:34:00.003+08:00

Screwed up Mid term big time! I wonder how much i will probably score for my Marketing paper after finding out the answers i wrote are almost different from my friends! Argh...

Anyway i drew this simple graphic during the 2nd project presentation by ACP.

SexyBack

2008-09-26T21:06:00.000+08:00

Seating in the library with nothing but assignment for CAT to finish... Damned.. I HATE STUDYING!!!

Ramdom

2008-09-24T12:12:00.000+08:00

I realized i spelled Random wrongly after trying to google for some side graphic. *DAMNED*

Studio 13

2008-09-23T19:56:00.001+08:00

Something i completed during my Marketing Class yesterday.

Chapter 1: The Beginning

2008-09-23T09:50:00.000+08:00

I've always love art because of the freedom to express and no right-wrong concept. I wasn't exposed to art until i was "slotted" into the art class (and the only class) when i was secondary 3. I hated at first about the arrangement until i started to get exposed to the true art and the art behind art.

I got to know 3 friends who brought me into the realm of streets art along the way. Graffiti at that point in time wasn't as hot because it was still in the introduction stage. But along the way, the exposure got so big that almost every poser thought it's a fashion icon.

Unfortunately, my interaction with Art stopped after i was made to think about my future. My dad kept insisting that if i want an education then i'll have to stick to business related. Rather than enrolling myself into La-selle or NAFA, i went to Ngee Ann Poly for Real Estate Management Diploma.

Anyway, to cut the story short, i'm now studying for my dad at Singapore Management University while pursuing my own interest in street art. The purpose of this blog is to archive all my work done during boring seminar or group meeting. I actually thought of setting up a .com page to facilitate the graffiti until my friend said that blog is good enough. Lol...

Fine then, but do come back to see how much i can draw on a per day basis. Which can directly indicate how boring lessons were to a Visual Mathematician. Chill friends...